Crash

Bakersfield Crash at South Union and Planz Reported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 14, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 14, 2026

Time

10:12 a.m.

Roadway

South Union Avenue at East Planz Road

Location

Bakersfield, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at South Union Avenue at East Planz Road in Bakersfield on Nov. 14 at 10:12 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

The dispatch record listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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Legal context

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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