Madera CHP Remind Drivers Something as Small as a Tool in the Roadway Can Lead to Serious Consequences

April 18, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report a recent avoidable incident occurred on the roadway.

A moment on the road can turn into a major hazard.

A big rig recently struck a tire iron left in the roadway, rupturing its fuel tank and spilling approximately 30 gallons of fuel onto the dirt shoulder. The incident required a coordinated response from CHP, Caltrans, and the Madera County Environmental Health Department to contain and clean up the spill…

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