Injury Crash

Watt Avenue On-Ramp Crash in California Leaves Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 11, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

3:01 p.m.

Roadway

the American River Drive on-ramp at northbound Watt Avenue

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 101°F · 8 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at the American River Drive on-ramp to northbound Watt Avenue in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 3:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, amid triple-digit heat near 101 degrees.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people 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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