Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Old River Road Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
November 8, 2026
2:39 a.m.
Old River Road at Herring Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday near Old River Road at Herring Road in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 2:39 a.m. on Nov. 8, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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