Crash
Lerdo Highway Crash in Kern County Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
September 28, 2026
6:17 a.m.
westbound Lerdo Highway at Scofield Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday on westbound Lerdo Highway at Scofield Road in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 6:17 a.m. with an ambulance requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent has not been confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was included in the record.
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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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