Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Kern County Crash on Southbound SR-99
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 4, 2026
Time
12:48 a.m.
Roadway
southbound State Route 99 just north of Kimberlina Road
Location
Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported early Sunday, around 12:48 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2026, on southbound State Route 99 just north of Kimberlina Road in Kern County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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