Crash
Weldon Crash on State Route 178 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
6:20 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 178 near the 15500 block
Location
Weldon, Kern County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 178 near the 15500 block, in Weldon, at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry did not confirm whether anyone was injured. No information on the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash was included in the record.
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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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