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Injury Extent Not Confirmed After State Route 70 Crash in Butte County
Incident record
September 3, 2026
8:30 p.m.
State Route 70 at Lower Honcut Road
Butte County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Dense drizzle · 67°F · 0.04 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 70 at Lower Honcut Road in Butte County on Sept. 3, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown at the time of the report, and light drizzle was falling in the area when the crash occurred.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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