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Coarsegold Crash at Road 417 and State Route 41 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 21, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

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Date

October 21, 2026

Time

6:16 p.m.

Roadway

Road 417 at State Route 41

Location

Coarsegold, Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Road 417 at State Route 41 in Coarsegold on Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 6:16 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, provide an injury count, or indicate a cause for the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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