Crash
Orangevale Crash on Madison Avenue Prompts Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 18, 2026
11:10 p.m.
Madison Avenue at Valonia Street
Orangevale, Sacramento County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Tuesday night at Madison Avenue at Valonia Street in Orangevale, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged at 11:10 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, noted an ambulance en route to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact count of anyone injured, or what caused the crash.
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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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