Injury Crash
Injury Status Unreported in Buttonwillow-Area Crash
Incident record
July 22, 2026
3:17 p.m.
a rural stretch of Kern County near Buttonwillow, identified in dispatch records by GPS coordinates
Buttonwillow, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported near Buttonwillow shortly after 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records, which listed the injury status as unknown. The crash occurred in a rural stretch of Kern County identified only by GPS coordinates, amid extreme afternoon heat with temperatures near 102 degrees.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, confirm whether anyone was hurt, or indicate a cause for 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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