Crash

Sacramento County Crash at State Route 160 and Route 12 Draws Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 12, 2026 at 9:01 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

9:01 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 160 at State Route 12

Location

Sacramento County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 160 at State Route 12 in Sacramento County shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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