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Valley Springs Crash Near Hogan Dam Road Brings Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 7:59 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

7:59 a.m.

Roadway

Hogan Dam Road at State Route 26

Location

Valley Springs, Calaveras County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 56°F · 17 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Hogan Dam Road at State Route 26 in Valley Springs on Nov. 13, 2026, at approximately 7:59 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the area, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light drizzle and winds near 17 mph were reported in the area around the time of the crash.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.

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.

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