Coverage dated October 23, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Teen killed in ATV crash in California's Central Valley

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

A 16-year-old boy was killed in an ATV crash in California’s Central Valley on Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers responded to a crash at an orchard in a rural area of Madera County at around 8 p.m.

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ABC 30 Fresno
Teen killed in solo quad bike crash in Madera County, CHP says (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Oct 23, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The California Highway Patrol has confirmed that a 16-year-old has died following a solo crash in Madera County on Thursday night.
Your Central Valley
16-year-old ATV rider dies after crashing into a chain in Madera County, CHP says (opens Your Central Valley)
Published Oct 23, 2026
Your Central Valley's feed description
A 16-year-old male died Thursday night in Madera County after his ATV struck a metal chain and crashed into an almond tree.
KTLA Los Angeles
Teen killed in ATV crash in California's Central Valley (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Oct 24, 2026
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
A 16-year-old boy was killed in an ATV crash in California’s Central Valley on Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers responded to a crash at an orchard in a rural area of Madera County at around 8 p.m.