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Injury Crash

Ambulance Called to Norris Road Crash Near Patton Way

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Olive Drive area, Kern County, CA
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 23, 2026

Time

9:48 a.m.

Roadway

Norris Road at Patton Way

Location

Olive Drive area, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at Norris Road at Patton Way in the Olive Drive area of Kern County at 9:48 a.m. on July 23, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as "1141 Enrt," indicating an ambulance was requested — a response that typically points to possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records
Related resources
Legal context
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.

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