Crash
Injury Status Not Confirmed After Eastbound SR-178 Crash Near Haley Street
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 14, 2026
Time
8:20 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 178 just east of Haley Street
Location
Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported eastbound on State Route 178 just east of Haley Street in Kern County at 8:20 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The collision was logged with an unknown injury status.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did they list how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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