Crash

Madera County Crash on Southbound Highway 99 — Injuries Not Confirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 31, 2026 at 12:02 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

12:02 a.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 99

Location

Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 56°F · 4 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on southbound State Route 99 in Madera County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 12:02 a.m. amid light drizzle in the area, though dispatch records list the injury status as unknown.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what caused the collision.

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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