Crash
Castro Valley Collision on Southbound I-238 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 9, 2026
6:20 p.m.
southbound Interstate 238 at the Castro Valley Boulevard off-ramp
Castro Valley, Alameda County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 238 at the Castro Valley Boulevard off-ramp in Castro Valley the evening of Oct. 9, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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