Crash
San Andreas Crash on State Route 49 Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
2:07 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 49 near the 2500 block
Location
San Andreas, Calaveras County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported along State Route 49 near the 2500 block in San Andreas shortly after 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry, and no injury count was specified.
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Legal context
California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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