Crash
Kern County Crash on Southbound Route 99 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 22, 2026
2:43 a.m.
southbound State Route 99 at Wible Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 56°F · 0.06 in precip · 1 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday on southbound State Route 99 at Wible Road in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 2:43 a.m. amid light rain in the area, per weather data, though dispatch listed the injury status as unknown.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
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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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