Crash

Injury Status Not Confirmed After Beale Avenue Off-Ramp Crash

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 19, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 19, 2026

Time

5:16 p.m.

Roadway

SR178 W / BEALE AVE OFR

Location

Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 178 at the Beale Avenue off-ramp in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly after 5:16 p.m. on Oct. 19.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm to those involved has not been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in 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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