Three cars were involved in a crash at the intersection of Barstow and Armstrong avenues in Clovis, which occurred during a power outage and storm Wednesday.

Clovis Police Department

Three cars were involved in a crash that occurred amid a power outage and rainstorm in the area.

Ty Wood, spokesperson for the Clovis Police Department, said the crash was reported around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection or Barstow and Armstrong avenues.

Three cars were involved, and one driver had minor injuries.

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Wood said everyone involved remained on scene and was cooperative. DUI is not suspected, and Wood said authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

At the time of the crash, traffic signals in the area were not functioning due to a power outage in the area.

Wednesday’s crash also comes as the area receives its first official rainfall since June 1.

This story was originally published October 21, 2026 1:31 PM.


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