Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on North Chester Avenue in Bakersfield
Incident record
September 6, 2026
12:27 p.m.
the 200 block of North Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported in the 200 block of North Chester Avenue in Bakersfield shortly after 12:27 p.m. on Sept. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the crash as involving injuries but did not confirm their extent.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led to the crash before the responsible driver left the scene.
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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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