Crash
Injury Details Not Confirmed in State Route 85 Crash Near Fresno
Incident record
August 19, 2026
3:56 p.m.
northbound State Route 85 at the Saratoga Avenue off-ramp
Fresno, Fresno County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 105°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 85 at the Saratoga Avenue off-ramp in Fresno at 3:56 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. Temperatures in the area were near 105 degrees at the time, according to regional weather data.
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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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