Crash
Hit-and-Run on Westbound I-80 Injures Driver Near Central Avenue
Incident record
August 21, 2026
3:59 p.m.
westbound Interstate 80 at the Central Avenue off-ramp
Fresno County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 104°F · 6 mph wind
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on westbound Interstate 80 at the Central Avenue off-ramp in Fresno County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 3:59 p.m. on Aug. 21, with temperatures near 104 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many people were injured, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the crash, and no information on the fleeing driver was included beyond the hit-and-run classification.
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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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