Crash
Oakhurst Hit-and-Run on State Route 49 Leaves Injuries
Incident record
September 14, 2026
7:54 p.m.
State Route 49 near the 41100 block
Oakhurst, Madera County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on State Route 49 in Oakhurst just before 8 p.m. on September 14, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report identifies the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but does not specify how many people were hurt or the extent of those injuries.
The dispatch entry does not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no information on the fleeing driver was provided beyond the hit-and-run classification.
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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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