Crash

Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Mount Vernon Avenue in Potomac Park

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 12, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 12, 2026

Time

6:23 p.m.

Roadway

Mount Vernon Avenue at Virginia Avenue

Location

Potomac Park, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported at Mount Vernon Avenue at Virginia Avenue in Potomac Park on Aug. 12, 2026, around 6:23 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

The dispatch record classified the crash as a hit-and-run involving injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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