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Alamo Hit-and-Run on Smith Road Reported with Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 21, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

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Date

August 21, 2026

Time

3:14 p.m.

Roadway

Smith Road

Location

Alamo, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on Smith Road in Alamo shortly after 3:14 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry classified the incident as involving injuries but did not specify their severity or number.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and no further detail on the fleeing driver was provided beyond the hit-and-run classification.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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