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Citrus Heights Collision at Madison Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 21, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

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Date

September 21, 2026

Time

2:04 p.m.

Roadway

Madison Avenue at Sunrise Boulevard

Location

Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Madison Avenue at Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights shortly after 2 p.m. on Sept. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the incident as a crash with unknown injuries.

No further details on injury severity were confirmed in the record. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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