Crash
State Route 178 Crash Near Borel Road Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
August 22, 2026
1:37 p.m.
State Route 178 at Borel Road
Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 101°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 178 at Borel Road in Kern County around 1:37 p.m. Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The area was experiencing extreme heat near 101°F at the time, conditions that can affect road safety.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, 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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