Crash
Ambulance Called to Westbound State Route 4 Crash in Contra Costa County
Incident record
September 1, 2026
6:42 a.m.
westbound State Route 4 at the Somersville Road off-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday on westbound State Route 4 at the Somersville Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 6:42 a.m.
Dispatch records show an ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not included in the dispatch entry.
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California accident information
- 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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