Crash
Light Drizzle Accompanies Crash on Westbound SR-178 in Kern County
Incident record
October 23, 2026
12:31 p.m.
westbound State Route 178 just east of Morning Drive
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 63°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision with unconfirmed injuries was reported on westbound State Route 178 just east of Morning Drive in Kern County shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, 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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