Crash
Kern County Crash on State Route 58 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
September 1, 2026
3:32 p.m.
eastbound State Route 58 at the Broome Road off-ramp
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 58 at the Broome Road off-ramp in Kern County shortly before 3:32 p.m. on September 1, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No details on injury count or cause were provided.
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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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