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Fresno County Crash on West Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unknown

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 19, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 19, 2026

Time

8:59 p.m.

Roadway

South West Avenue at West Elkhorn Avenue

Location

Fresno County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at South West Avenue at West Elkhorn Avenue in Fresno County on Sept. 19, 2026, at 8:59 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.

No information on the number of vehicles involved or what led to the crash was included in the dispatch entry.

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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