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Injury Status Not Confirmed After Madera County Crash on Road 23

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 3, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

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Date

October 3, 2026

Time

4:12 p.m.

Roadway

Road 23 at Avenue 18 1/2

Location

Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 100°F · 3 mph wind

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A traffic collision was reported at Road 23 at Avenue 18 1/2 in Madera County on Oct. 3, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time of the crash.

The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what caused the collision, or whether anyone was injured and to what extent.

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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