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Kern County Crash on Old River Road — Injury Status Not Confirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 27, 2026

Time

9:28 p.m.

Roadway

Old River Rd / CR126

Location

Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at Old River Road at County Road 126 in Kern County at 9:28 p.m. on August 27, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record. Further specifics about how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash were not part of the initial report.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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