Crash
Major Injuries Reported in Kern County Crash at McCombs Avenue and State Route 43
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
12:21 p.m.
Roadway
McCombs Avenue at State Route 43
Location
Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with major injuries was reported at McCombs Avenue at State Route 43 in Kern County around 12:21 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch classified the crash as a major-injury collision.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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