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NORTH HIGHLANDS, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Saturday afternoon, November 7, on Watt Avenue near Myrtle Avenue, leaving at least one person with injuries described as minor, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly after 1:20 p.m. near the Watt Avenue and Myrtle Avenue intersection in North Highlands. Initial reports indicated a blue Toyota and a blue sedan were involved; dispatch notes also referenced a tan Ford F150, suggesting the collision may have involved multiple vehicles blocking the roadway. The CHP classified the crash as a minor-injury collision.
Responding units reported the wreckage was blocking the right lane of northbound Watt Avenue and requested a tow truck for at least one vehicle with major damage. A tow company was dispatched to clear the scene.
No further details on the extent of injuries or the number of people involved have been released. The CHP has not said what led to the collision, and the cause remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Safety in California
The crash was reported at Watt Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in North Highlands. For more on crashes at intersections across California, see our guide to California intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do weather and road conditions affect the chances of a crash like this?
Wet or slick pavement, poor visibility, and glare can all reduce a driver's ability to stop or react in time, and they frequently contribute to collisions at busy intersections.
What should someone do right after being in a car accident?
Check for injuries, move to a safe spot if possible, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver while waiting for law enforcement to arrive and document the scene.
Where do most traffic crashes tend to happen?
Intersections are common crash sites because of turning movements, cross-traffic, and the number of decisions drivers have to make in a short space of time.
Marketing description: Two people were hurt when two vehicles collided on Watt Avenue at Myrtle Avenue in North Highlands, CA, on Saturday, the CHP says.
