Crash
Ambulance Called to Via Del Mar Crash in Bakersfield
Incident record
August 23, 2026
4:04 p.m.
the 6800 block of Via Del Mar
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Partly cloudy · 104°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported in the 6800 block of Via Del Mar in Bakersfield on Aug. 23, 2026, at around 4:04 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures at the time were near 104 degrees.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact injury count, or what led to the crash.
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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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