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Southbound State Route 57 Crash in Lincoln Draws Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 11, 2026

Time

8:54 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 57 at Lincoln

Location

Lincoln, Placer County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at Lincoln on Oct. 11, 2026, at approximately 8:54 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry noted an ambulance en route, which typically signals the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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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