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Chowchilla Crash on Westbound I-10 Prompts Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

5:04 a.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 10 at the Robertson Boulevard off-ramp

Location

Chowchilla, Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Friday on westbound Interstate 10 at the Robertson Boulevard off-ramp in Chowchilla, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 5:04 a.m., with an ambulance requested to the area, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. The number of people affected and the cause remain unstated in the dispatch line.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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