FRESNO, Fresno County, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 — Two vehicles collided early Saturday morning, October 24, on S Valentine Avenue near its intersection with West Central Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was initially logged as a collision with unknown injuries before being updated in CHP records.
The collision happened in the 3700 to 4300 block of South Valentine Avenue, near the Valentine and Central intersection, the agency's traffic log shows. Officers requested a tow for a Toyota with moderate front-end damage, and a second vehicle also sustained moderate damage to its front end, the report indicates.
EMS resources were sent to assess and evaluate those involved, and the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far. CHP records describe the crash as a two-vehicle collision with no injuries reported at the scene, though that classification could be revised as the investigation continues.
Two tow companies were called to clear the vehicles from the roadway. The cause of the crash has not been released, and CHP has not said whether either driver was cited.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
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