Crash
Rosedale Crash on Southbound SR-99 Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 24, 2026
4:10 p.m.
Sb Sr99 Jso Rosedale Hwy
Rosedale, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 99 just south of Rosedale Highway in Rosedale, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records, with an ambulance requested to respond around 4:10 p.m. Aug. 24. An ambulance being sent typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The crash also occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was given.
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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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