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Woman injured after crashing into pistachio trees in Madera County, CHP says

A woman was seriously injured after losing control of her vehicle, which struck a pistachio tree in Madera County on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
A woman was seriously injured after losing control of her vehicle, which struck a pistachio tree in Madera County on Saturday, May 30, 2026. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
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  • An 18-year-old woman suffered major injuries after crashing into pistachio trees.
  • The solo-vehicle crash occurred on Road 16 south of Avenue 5 in Madera County.
  • CHP reported the driver was belted and said alcohol and drugs were not suspected.

An 18-year-old woman sustained major injuries following a solo-vehicle crash in Madera County on Saturday morning.

The crash was reported on Road 16, south of Avenue 5.

The California Highway Patrol said the Madera woman was driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla, north on Road 16 when she lost control, left the roadway, and collided with two pistachio trees.

The driver was taken to a local hospital with major injuries.

The CHP said she was wearing her seatbelt.

CHP said alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be a factor.

A woman was seriously injured after losing control of her vehicle, which struck a pistachio tree in Madera County on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
A woman was seriously injured after losing control of her vehicle, which struck a pistachio tree in Madera County on Saturday, May 30, 2026. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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