Crash
Ambulance Called to Southbound I-5 Crash North of Lerdo Highway in Kern County
Incident record
October 3, 2026
5:54 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 north of Lerdo Highway
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 north of Lerdo Highway in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 5:54 p.m. on Oct. 3, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Temperatures in the area were near 100 degrees at the time, according to weather data. The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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