PENN VALLEY, Nevada County, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 — A pedestrian was injured on Wednesday evening, November 11, after reportedly being struck by a vehicle on Cottontail Way in Penn Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported shortly before 8 p.m. in front of a clubhouse at 11255 Cottontail Way. A caller initially reported a possible vehicle versus pedestrian incident, and a description of the vehicle involved was relayed by fire personnel at the scene. The report noted the driver was possibly impaired, though that has not been confirmed by investigators.
The CHP upgraded the call from a collision with a vehicle en route to a traffic collision with minor injuries, indicating the pedestrian's injuries were not considered life-threatening. Logs show a vehicle matching the reported description was later located and cleared through law enforcement databases, and the driver was checked for outstanding warrants or probation status.
No further details on the pedestrian's condition or the driver's identity have been released. The CHP has not said whether any citations or charges are expected as the review of the crash continues.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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