Crash

Riverdale Collision on South Fruit Avenue; Injury Status Not Specified

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 12, 2026 at 4:43 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

4:43 a.m.

Roadway

South Fruit Avenue near the 18600 block

Location

Riverdale, Fresno County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on South Fruit Avenue near the 18600 block in Riverdale, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 4:43 a.m. on Sep. 12 with injury status listed as unknown.

CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how severely. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.

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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