Crash
Early-Morning Crash Reported on Westbound Interstate 10 Near Mount Vernon Avenue
Incident record
August 21, 2026
2:11 a.m.
westbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported around 2:11 a.m. on westbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and details on how many people, if any, were hurt remain unspecified.
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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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