Crash

Madera Collision on Southbound I-5 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 8, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 8, 2026

Time

12:21 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 at the Howard Road off-ramp

Location

Madera, Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Howard Road off-ramp in Madera around 12:21 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown injury status.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved, and no cause was listed for the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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Legal context

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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