Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Bernard Street Crash in La Cresta
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 9, 2026
Time
4:41 p.m.
Roadway
Bernard Street at Gage Street
Location
La Cresta, Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Clear · 112°F · 5 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as minor injury was reported at Bernard Street at Gage Street in La Cresta, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 4:41 p.m. on Aug. 9, during extreme heat with temperatures near 112 degrees.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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