Crash
Ridgecrest Collision Near China Lake Naval Weapons Center Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
September 22, 2026
6:17 p.m.
China Lake Naval Weapons Center Road at East French Avenue
Ridgecrest, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported near China Lake Naval Weapons Center Road at East French Avenue in Ridgecrest at 6:17 p.m. on Sept. 22, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record.
No count of vehicles involved was given, and the dispatch entry did not specify what led to the crash.
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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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