Crash
Unconfirmed Injuries Reported in Buttonwillow-Area Collision
Incident record
August 8, 2026
4:04 p.m.
near the intersection point at 35°12'31.8"N, 119°14'14.28"W
Buttonwillow, Kern County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 111°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported near coordinates in the Buttonwillow area of Kern County on Aug. 8, 2026, at 4:04 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people hurt. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 111 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision. No additional details on injuries or contributing factors were included in the report.
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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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