Buttonwillow, CA (July 24, 2026) — Injuries were reported following a two-car crash on Hageman Road just east of I-5 in the Buttonwillow area early on Thursday, July 23.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records show the collision was reported around 3:44 a.m. and involved a white Honda Accord and a green Acura sedan.
The Acura was reported to be blocking the roadway, and CHP requested two tow trucks. The inside lane remained obstructed while responders worked at the scene. Authorities continue reviewing the cause of the crash.
We hope those involved recover fully.
Where the Collision Happened: Hageman Rd East of I-5
The crash was reported along the 35400 to 35598 block of Hageman Road, just east of its connection with I-5. This stretch serves traffic moving between the interstate and nearby rural roads and properties.
Roads near freeway access points can carry a mix of local vehicles and drivers transitioning from higher-speed interstate travel. Limited lighting during early morning hours may also affect how quickly motorists recognize stopped traffic or roadway obstructions, though lighting conditions at the time of this crash were not reported.
What We Know
- The collision was reported at approximately 3:44 a.m.
- A white Honda Accord and a green Acura sedan were involved.
- CHP updated the incident classification to indicate an injury response.
- The Acura was reported to be blocking the roadway.
- The inside lane was obstructed.
- Two tow trucks were requested.
How Two-Vehicle Crashes Can Block a Rural Connector Road
On a road with fewer travel lanes, a collision involving two disabled vehicles can quickly restrict traffic in both directions or leave drivers with little room to pass safely. The position of the Acura on Hageman Road required responders to manage the obstruction while arranging for both vehicles to be removed.
The damage to the Honda and Acura, along with their positions after impact, may help investigators determine which vehicle movements occurred before the collision. Initial dispatch information did not describe the direction either car was traveling.
How This Collision Is Investigated
CHP investigators may document vehicle damage, debris, tire marks, and the locations where the Honda and Acura came to rest. Those details can help identify the point of impact and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Investigators may also review statements from the drivers, passengers, or witnesses and compare them with the physical evidence. Because the early dispatch record contains limited information, the completed report may provide additional details about the injuries and contributing circumstances.
What to Do After a Car Crash
People involved in a California collision should preserve medical records, photographs, towing documents, repair estimates, and insurance correspondence. A dispatch log records the immediate response, but the completed collision report may provide a more detailed account of the investigating officer’s findings.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form.
The online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP. Reports become available after the investigating officer files them, and the portal shows when a report is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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