Injury Crash
Ambulance Called to Kern County Crash Near Copus Road
Incident record
July 23, 2026
4:08 p.m.
West Mettler Frontage Road at Copus Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on West Mettler Frontage Road at Copus Road in Kern County shortly after 4 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The crash occurred amid extreme afternoon heat near 102 degrees.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no injury count was provided.
Related resources
California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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