Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Arden-Arcade Crash at Howe Avenue and Alta Arden Expressway

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

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Date

September 16, 2026

Time

11:38 p.m.

Roadway

Howe Avenue at Alta Arden Expressway

Location

Arden-Arcade, Sacramento County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported late Wednesday night at Howe Avenue at Alta Arden Expressway in Arden-Arcade, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just before 11:40 p.m. on September 16, 2026.

Dispatch classified the collision as minor injury but did not specify how many people were hurt. No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record.

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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