Injury Crash
Minor-Injury Crash Reported at Myrtle Avenue and Watt Avenue in North Highlands
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
12:43 a.m.
Roadway
Myrtle Avenue at Watt Avenue
Location
North Highlands, Sacramento County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported early Sunday at Myrtle Avenue at Watt Avenue in North Highlands, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 12:43 a.m. and was classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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