Kern County, CA – A fatal crash was reported on Interstate 5 South near the California Aqueduct early Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, according to CHPFatal.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) logs indicate that the incident was initially reported around 12:56 AM, with an unknown type of vehicle involved and located in the center divide.
Emergency responders, including the fire department, arrived at the scene and later conducted a water recovery operation under a bridge after locating the vehicle.
By 6:42 AM, CHP officially classified the incident as a fatality. Authorities have not yet released details on the victim or the cause of the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Single-Vehicle Collisions & Comparative Negligence
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility.
California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
