Kern County, CA – On the morning of Friday, February 20, 2026, a single-vehicle collision resulted in fatal injuries to an unidentified party who was trapped inside the vehicle, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 7:31 AM on State Route 14 just south of Redrock Randsburg Road.
Authorities indicated that early reports described a party trapped in the vehicle following the crash. The vehicle was located off the roadway on the southbound side of State Route 14, just south of the Redrock Randsburg Road area. Debris was reported in the traffic lanes, and responders shut down the number two lane to allow emergency crews to work safely at the scene.
Radio logs reflect that fire personnel were notified and responded. A flatbed tow truck was requested, and the involved vehicle was later removed from the scene. Initial classifications listed the incident as a major injury collision before it was subsequently updated to a fatality.
By approximately 9:51 AM, authorities reported that the vehicle had been cleared and all lanes were reopened. Later entries confirmed the crash as a single-vehicle fatal collision. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
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 through a Wrongful Death Claim.
