Crash
Ridgecrest Hit-and-Run at Highway 395 and State Route 178 Left Injuries
Incident record
September 10, 2026
5:51 p.m.
U.S. Highway 395 at State Route 178
Ridgecrest, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 103°F · 12 mph wind
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and State Route 178 in Ridgecrest, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 5:51 p.m. on Sept. 10, with temperatures near 103 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the driver fleeing the scene.
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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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