Georgetown Crash Highway 193 (SR-193), and Gabby Lane

PLACERVILLE, Calif., (May 14, 2026) — A major injury traffic collision occurred early Thursday morning on Highway 193 and Gabby Lane in Georgetown, just north of Placerville.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a notification about the collision at approximately 6:45 a.m. on May 14th and dispatched units to the scene. The crash happened on the westbound side of State Route 193, just west of Gabby Lane, between a white Subaru Outback and a red Mazda 5 sedan.

An iPhone notified emergency crews to the crash scene, but upon arrival, they determined that at least one of those injured required an air ambulance to transport them to a hospital. It’s unknown at this time how many were injured in the accident. The roadway was temporarily shut down to facilitate rescue and towing operations, with G and O Towing and United Towing assisting in clearing the scene.

Meanwhile, the collision remains under investigation by local police detectives, and they are urging any witnesses to come forward with information that may assist in understanding the circumstances leading to the crash.

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