Crash

Mall Drive Collision in Hanford Brings Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 9, 2026 at 12:27 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 9, 2026

Time

12:27 a.m.

Roadway

115 Mall Drive

Location

Hanford, Kings County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported near 115 Mall Drive in Hanford around 12:27 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no further details on injuries were provided at the time of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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