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A man was killed, and a woman was injured following a two-vehicle crash in Madera County on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Avenue 21 and Road 28 ½.
Authorities stated that a Jeep, driven by a woman, was traveling westbound on Avenue 21 while a white Ford Escape was traveling southbound on Road 28 ½.
The driver of the Ford Escape failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.
Officials said the Ford Escape crashed into a tree. The driver, a man around 20 years old, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of the Jeep sustained moderate to major injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, and CHP is asking anyone with information to contact the agency.
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