Major Injury Car Accident on Avenue 14 and Road 16 in Madera

MADERA, Calif., (July 31, 2026) — A major injury car accident occurred in Madera early Friday morning on Avenue 14 at Road 16, involving a black Lincoln and a Chevrolet Camaro, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The incident, reported on July 31st at approximately 4:58 a.m., took place in the westbound lanes of Avenue 14. Emergency responders, including fire and EMS from Madera, were dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision was reported. The CHP logs indicate that a party involved in the crash was breathing but unresponsive and required transportation to a medical facility.

The collision, initially classified as having unknown injuries, was subsequently updated to a major injury event. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 5:20 a.m. to provide aid and manage the situation.

The identities of those involved have not yet been released, and no specific details regarding the extent of injuries have been provided. It is also unclear at this time what maneuvers or circumstances led to the collision. The black Lincoln and Chevrolet Camaro are the only known vehicles involved.

Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and are requesting any witnesses to come forward with information that could assist in understanding the cause of the collision.

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