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Madera Acres Crash on Krohn Street Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 3, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 3, 2026

Time

1:59 p.m.

Roadway

Krohn Street at Ellis Street

Location

Madera Acres, Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 105°F · 5 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Krohn Street at Ellis Street in Madera Acres shortly before 2 p.m. on Aug. 3, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 105 degrees at the time.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.

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.

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