ALPAUGH, Tulare County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Saturday afternoon, November 7, at South State Street and Avenue 48 in Alpaugh, according to the California Highway Patrol. Three juveniles were reported inside one of the vehicles at the time of the crash.
The California Highway Patrol said the collision involved a black Tesla and a black or silver Chevrolet. The vehicles came to rest in a position that created a hazard for passing traffic, and the reporting party asked for an ambulance to check on the juveniles in the vehicle. The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far.
The reporting party told dispatchers they would arrange their own tow truck for the scene. The call was later transferred to Tulare County Fire for further response. No cause has been released, and it is not yet known whether speed or another factor contributed to the crash.
The CHP log does not indicate whether citations have been issued.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
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