State Route 46 near Smith AvenueMonday, January 19, 2026

Wasco, CA – 1 Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on SR-46 near Smith AvenueThe wreck occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue. Wasco, CA – One person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday afternoon in Wasc

Wasco, CA – 1 Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on SR-46 near Smith AvenueThe wreck occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue. Wasco, CA – One person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday afternoon in Wasc

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Key Facts

Location

State Route 46 near Smith Avenue

Date & Time

Monday, January 19, 2026 (around 1:16 p.m.)

Roads / Highways

State Route 46, Smith Avenue

Fatalities

1

News Sources

1 source

These details are from publicly available news coverage and may not include every fact in the official police report.

Full Incident Report

The collision occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, west of Smith Avenue, resulting in one fatality. This article details what is known and how to request an official crash report.

WASCO, CA - January 19, 2026

One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon in Wasco, California. The crash occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue. Details about the vehicles involved and the cause of the collision have not been specified in reports.

Key Facts

Crash Overview

The fatal collision occurred on Saturday afternoon around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue in Wasco, CA. According to reports, the incident involved two vehicles, though further details about the vehicles and their movements have not been released.

Emergency responders were called to the scene following the crash. However, information regarding the specific agencies that responded and their actions has not been provided.

The crash resulted in one fatality. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and no information about other potential injuries is available at this time.

People Involved

The collision involved the driver of one of the vehicles, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities have not released the name or age of the individual involved. There is no information available about other occupants or injuries resulting from the crash.

News Coverage (1 Source)

facebook.comJan 19, 2026

Wasco, CA – 1 Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on SR-46 near Smith AvenueThe wreck occurred around 1:16 p.m. on State Route 46, just west of Smith Avenue. Wasco, CA – One person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday afternoon in Wasc

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If You Were Involved

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2

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3

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4

Know your rights

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5

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Disclaimer: This information is compiled from publicly available news sources and may be incomplete or updated as investigations continue. For official records, contact the law-enforcement agency that handled the crash.

Last updated: January 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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