Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Crash on Eastbound State Route 204 in Bakersfield
Incident record
August 3, 2026
4:44 p.m.
eastbound State Route 204 at the State Route 178 east connector
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 104°F · 12 mph wind
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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on eastbound State Route 204 at the State Route 178 east connector in Bakersfield, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 4:44 p.m. Monday, with temperatures near 103 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records classified the collision as minor injury but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not included in the report.
Related resources
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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