Crash
Kern County Crash on Eastbound State Route 178 — Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 26, 2026
9:01 a.m.
eastbound State Route 178 just west of Beale Avenue
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported eastbound on State Route 178 just west of Beale Avenue in Kern County at 9:01 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No further details were included in the dispatch record. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not specified.
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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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