Crash
Kern County Crash on Wheeler Ridge Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
September 10, 2026
3:16 p.m.
Wheeler Ridge Road at David Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 106°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Wheeler Ridge Road at David Road in Kern County on Sep 10, 2026, at 3:16 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of the extent or number of people hurt. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 106°F at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no additional details on injuries 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.
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