Crash

Oakridge Collision at State Route 184 and Brundage Lane Under Review

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

4:33 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 184 at East Brundage Lane

Location

Oakridge, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Overcast · 106°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 184 at East Brundage Lane in Oakridge shortly before 4:33 p.m. on August 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch record listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.

Temperatures near 106°F were recorded in the area at the time. The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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