Crash
Collision Reported on Southbound SR-242 at Clayton Road On-Ramp
Incident record
October 12, 2026
1:06 p.m.
southbound State Route 242 at the Clayton Road on-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 242 at the Clayton Road on-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly after 1:06 p.m. on Oct. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people hurt.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the record did not indicate 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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