Crash
Kern County Crash on Di Giorgio Road Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 25, 2026
5:11 p.m.
Di Giorgio Road at South Edison Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Di Giorgio Road at South Edison Road in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call came in at 5:11 p.m. on Aug. 25 as a 1141, meaning an ambulance was requested — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 102 degrees at the time.
CHP's dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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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