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Fresno County Crash on East American Avenue Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 12, 2026 at 9:36 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

9:36 p.m.

Roadway

East American Avenue at South Pedersen Avenue

Location

Fresno County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at East American Avenue at South Pedersen Avenue in Fresno County shortly after 9:36 p.m. on Sept. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected was not specified.

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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