Crash
Major-Injury Crash Reported at Shaffer Road and Olive Avenue in Merced County
Incident record
August 9, 2026
6:17 p.m.
Shaffer Road at Olive Avenue
Merced County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision with major injuries was reported at Shaffer Road at Olive Avenue in Merced County shortly after 6 p.m. on Aug. 9, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was classified by dispatch as involving major injuries, though an exact number of people hurt was not specified. Temperatures in the area were near 107°F at the time.
The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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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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