Crash
Crash Near Isabella Sends Ambulance to State Route 14 Junction

Incident record
August 31, 2026
9:16 p.m.
State Route 14 at westbound State Route 178 near Isabella
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Monday at State Route 14 and westbound State Route 178 near Isabella, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 9:16 p.m. Aug. 31 with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused 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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