Crash
Southbound Highway 41 Crash Near Shaw Avenue Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 12, 2026
3:50 p.m.
southbound State Route 41 at East Shaw Avenue
Fresno County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Overcast · 100°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 41 at East Shaw Avenue in Fresno County shortly before 4 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures were near 100 degrees under overcast skies at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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