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State Route 49 Crash in North Auburn Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 31, 2026 at 7:07 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

7:07 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 49 at Old Foresthill Road

Location

North Auburn, Placer County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Dense drizzle · 50°F · 0.04 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 49 at Old Foresthill Road in North Auburn on Oct. 31, 2026, at about 7:07 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report. Dense drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been reported.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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