Crash
Lamont Crash on State Route 184 at Panama Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 23, 2026
Time
2:13 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 184 at Panama Road
Location
Lamont, Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Sunday at State Route 184 at Panama Road in Lamont, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash was logged at 2:13 a.m.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided in the record.
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Legal context
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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