4 Killed in Madera County Crash 

September 4, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report that on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, just after 8:30 p.m., CHP Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Road 9 and Avenue 21.

A preliminary investigation determined that at the time of the crash, a black 2015 GMC Sierra, occupied by two people, was traveling eastbound on Avenue 21 toward the intersection of Road 9. At the same time, a white 2022 Honda CR-V, occupied by five people, was traveling northbound on Road 9, approaching the intersection of Avenue 21. At the intersection, eastbound and westbound traffic on Avenue 21 is controlled by stop signs. There are no stop signs controlling northbound or southbound traffic on Road 9.

As the Honda entered the intersection, the GMC failed to stop at the posted stop sign and entered the intersection, directly into the Honda’s path of travel. The front of the GMC collided with the left side of the Honda, causing major damage and resulting in the deaths of four occupants in the Honda.

The crash remains under investigation. It is unknown at this time if drugs and/or alcohol were factors in this crash. All occupants were wearing their seat belts.

The California Highway Patrol would like to remind the motoring public of the importance of exercising caution when approaching intersections.

Source & photos: Madera CHP