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Sonora Crash on Old Wards Ferry Road Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 1, 2026

Time

12:41 p.m.

Roadway

Old Wards Ferry Road

Location

Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora around 12:41 p.m. Nov. 1, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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