Crash
Old River Road Crash in Bakersfield; Injury Status Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
10:34 p.m.
Roadway
the 30100 block of Old River Road
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported in the 30100 block of Old River Road in Bakersfield around 10:34 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause was listed in the record.
Related resources
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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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