Crash

Injury Status Not Confirmed After Westbound I-80 Crash Near Central Avenue

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 9, 2026 at 6:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 9, 2026

Time

6:45 a.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 80 at the Central Avenue off-ramp

Location

Fresno County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported westbound on Interstate 80 at the Central Avenue off-ramp in Fresno County at 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call with an unknown-injury designation.

The record did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved, and no cause was listed.

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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