Injury Crash
State Route 49 Crash Near Nishinam Gulch Road Leaves Minor Injuries
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 7, 2026
Time
6:01 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 49 at Nishinam Gulch Road
Location
Nevada County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported at State Route 49 at Nishinam Gulch Road in Nevada County around 6:01 p.m. on September 7, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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