Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in State Route 46 Crash Near Buttonwillow
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
5:45 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 46 at McCombs Avenue
Location
Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Overcast · 101°F · 4 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at State Route 46 and McCombs Avenue in Kern County on Aug. 18, 2026 at 5:45 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the extent of any injuries, or what caused the collision.
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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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