Crash
Madera County Crash on Cedar Avenue Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 21, 2026
4:53 p.m.
Cedar Avenue at 7th Street
Madera County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 104°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Cedar Avenue at 7th Street in Madera County shortly before 5 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 104 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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