Kern County, CA – On the morning of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, a single-vehicle collision left James Mascola, a Kern County Fire Department paramedic, hospitalized with major injuries, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place near the Sandrini Road off-ramp on northbound Highway 99.
Authorities said Mascola’s vehicle rolled over and pinned him inside. He was off duty at the time of the crash. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and worked to extricate him before he was transported for treatment of his major injuries.
The Kern County Firefighters Relief Foundation has launched a GoFundMe campaign on Mascola’s behalf. According to the campaign, Mascola is expected to undergo multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, representing a significant financial burden.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
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 personal injury claim.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California car accident lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
