Fatal Vehicle vs. Horse Crash on Highway 41 Near Mecca Lane, Coarsegold
MADERA COUNTY, Calif., (May 6, 2026) — Four people were badly injured in a crash involving two vehicles and a horse early Wednesday on Highway 41 near Mecca Lane just south of Coarsegold.
The incident occurred on May 6th at approximately 3:57 a.m. when the vehicle reportedly collided with a horse that was in the roadway. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the vehicle also collided with another vehicle and one of them ended up in a ditch filled with water, further complicating rescue efforts.
Emergency responders, including CAL FIRE and medical personnel, arrived at the scene shortly after the collision was reported. Firefighters found that the vehicle had four occupants, with two individuals trapped inside. Efforts were made to extricate the occupants as quickly as possible. Tragically, the horse did not survive the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The precise nature and extent of the injuries sustained by the vehicle’s occupants remain unclear, though the collision was classified as a major injury incident. A wrecker was requested to remove the disabled vehicle from the ditch.
Finally, the crash remains under investigation by local authorities, who are working to determine the circumstances that led to the horse’s presence on the roadway. Investigators are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
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