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Ridgecrest Crash on West Bowman Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 5, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

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Date

September 5, 2026

Time

10:25 p.m.

Roadway

West Bowman Road near the 360 block

Location

Ridgecrest, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on West Bowman Road near the 360 block in Ridgecrest on Sept. 5, 2026, at about 10:25 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an injury count, or what may have caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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