Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Orangevale Crash at Madison and Hazel Avenues

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 3, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

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Date

September 3, 2026

Time

3:24 p.m.

Roadway

Madison Avenue at Hazel Avenue

Location

Orangevale, Sacramento County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 79°F · 8 mph wind

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A traffic collision classified by dispatch as minor injury was reported at Madison Avenue at Hazel Avenue in Orangevale, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 3:24 p.m. on Sept. 3, amid light drizzle in the area at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what led to 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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