Crash

Old River Road Crash in Bakersfield Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 9, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 9, 2026

Time

4:23 p.m.

Roadway

Old River Road near the 16400–18300 block

Location

Bakersfield, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on Old River Road near the 16400–18300 block in Bakersfield on Nov. 9, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the incident as a crash with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and CHP records did not specify how many people, if any, were hurt.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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