Injury Crash

Lemon Hill Crash at 40th Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Leaves Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 23, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

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Date

August 23, 2026

Time

1:58 p.m.

Roadway

40th Avenue at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Location

Lemon Hill, Sacramento County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at 40th Avenue at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lemon Hill on Aug. 23, 2026, at 1:58 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

Dispatch classified the crash as a minor-injury collision but did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the crash.

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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