Crash
Bakersfield Crash on Westbound SR-178 Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 11, 2026
Time
10:55 a.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 178 just east of Union Avenue
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 178 just east of Union Avenue in Bakersfield, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 10:55 a.m. on Aug. 11.
Dispatch listed an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in the record.
Related resources
Related resources
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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