Crash
Hit-and-Run with Injuries Reported on South Martin Luther King Boulevard in Cottonwood
Incident record
November 7, 2026
11:54 a.m.
South Martin Luther King Boulevard at Cheatham Avenue
Cottonwood, 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 on South Martin Luther King Boulevard at Cheatham Avenue in Cottonwood shortly before noon on Nov. 7, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries, though the extent of those injuries was not detailed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the collision.
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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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