Crash
Riverdale Collision on West Mount Whitney Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 24, 2026
2:51 p.m.
W Mount Whitney Ave / Haslam Ave
Riverdale, Fresno County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at West Mount Whitney Avenue at Haslam Avenue in Riverdale on Aug. 24, 2026, at 2:51 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged with an unknown-injury designation, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt. The report came amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 103 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was included in the entry.
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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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