Injury Crash
Mount Vernon Avenue Crash in Bakersfield Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
July 28, 2026
4:13 p.m.
Mount Vernon Avenue near the 1370-1398 block
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 6 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue near the 1370-1398 block in Bakersfield shortly after 4:13 p.m. on July 28, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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