Crash
Kern County Crash on Southbound SR-57 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
September 23, 2026
10:33 a.m.
southbound State Route 57 just north of Sunset Crossing Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision involving a pickup truck and a silver sedan was reported on southbound State Route 57 just north of Sunset Crossing Road in Kern County around 10:33 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch noted the vehicles were initially blocking a slow lane before moving to the shoulder.
Injury status was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles beyond the two noted were involved, or what caused the crash.
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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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