MADERA, CA, (June 30, 2026) — A 19-year-old passenger suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday night following a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Madera County, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The injured victim was identified as Bobby Criado.
Authorities said Criado was riding in a Chevrolet Malibu driven by an 18-year-old when the vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with a Jeep at approximately 10 p.m. at the intersection of Avenue 17 and Road 28½.
Criado sustained major injuries, including severe brain trauma, and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
According to his family, Criado’s medical team has advised that his injuries are not expected to be survivable. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help support the family as they face mounting medical and related expenses.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
