Crash
Northbound SR-99 Crash Near Kimberlina Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 12, 2026
2:45 p.m.
northbound State Route 99 just north of Kimberlina Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Overcast · 100°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 99 just north of Kimberlina Road in Kern County shortly before 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, and no severity or count was confirmed. The crash occurred amid high heat, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time.
CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no further details were included in the dispatch entry.
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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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