Teen driver killed in two-car crash at Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2 in Madera County

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Madera, California
Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Madera California in Madera, California: An 18-year-old Madera woman was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Madera County. California Highway Patrol officers responded around 9:45 p.m. to the intersection of Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2, where a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2019 Jeep Wrangler collided. The Chevrolet driver failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection, where the Jeep struck it on the front end. The impact sent both vehicles onto a nearby home's property, where they crashed through a chain-link fence and struck a parked Chevrolet Colorado. The 18-year-old Chevrolet driver was pronounced dead at the scene; three others suffered injuries ranging from minor to major. CHP said alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
18-year-old Madera woman At-fault party

Original reporting

Teen dies after crash at Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2 | Fresno Bee

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