Crash

Madera Crash on State Route 145 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 23, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 23, 2026

Time

6:34 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 145

Location

Madera, Madera County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Overcast · 101°F · 6 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 145 in Madera on Aug. 23, 2026, at about 6:34 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed.

The collision occurred amid hot, overcast conditions in the area. The dispatch entry did not include the number of vehicles involved or a stated cause.

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.

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