Crash
Carmichael Crash at Madison and Garfield Avenues Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 12, 2026
11:39 a.m.
Madison Avenue at Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, Sacramento County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Madison Avenue at Garfield Avenue in Carmichael shortly before noon, at 11:39 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, giving no indication of severity or number of people affected.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and CHP dispatch records did not specify how many people, if any, were hurt in the crash.
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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.
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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