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Stine Road Collision in Bakersfield Leaves Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

5:47 p.m.

Roadway

Stine Road near the 100 block

Location

Bakersfield, Kern County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 106°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported in the 100 block of Stine Road in Bakersfield shortly before 6 p.m. on July 31, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 106 degrees at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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