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State Route 178 Crash in Ridgecrest — Injury Status Unreported

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 13, 2026

Time

6:35 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 178 at North Sierra View Street

Location

Ridgecrest, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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Report body

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 178 at North Sierra View Street in Ridgecrest at 6:35 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the incident as a crash with unknown injuries, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision.

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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