Crash
State Route 140 Crash in Madera Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 21, 2026
5:53 a.m.
State Route 140 at Howard Road
Madera, Madera County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 57°F · 0.02 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 140 at Howard Road in Madera around 5:53 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no details confirming whether anyone was hurt. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the cause of the collision, or the extent of any injuries.
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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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