Crash

Potomac Park Crash on Mount Vernon Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 4, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 4, 2026

Time

11:36 a.m.

Roadway

Mount Vernon Avenue at Virginia Avenue

Location

Potomac Park, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Mount Vernon Avenue at Virginia Avenue in Potomac Park on Nov. 4, 2026, at approximately 11:36 a.m., 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. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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