Crash
Crash at Scofield Avenue and Elmo Highway Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 15, 2026
Time
7:29 a.m.
Roadway
Scofield Avenue at Elmo Highway
Location
Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Scofield Avenue at Elmo Highway in Kern County around 7:29 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log did not confirm whether anyone was injured.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the record, and injury extent remains unconfirmed at this time.
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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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