Crash
Byron Highway Connector Crash Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
November 5, 2026
9:22 p.m.
eastbound State Route 4 at the connector to Byron Highway
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 4 at the connector to Byron Highway in Contra Costa County on Nov. 5, 2026, at about 9:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry classified the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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