Crash
Contra Costa County Crash on I-80 Off-Ramp Reported in Drizzle
Incident record
October 21, 2026
5:13 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road off-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 61°F · 0.02 in precip · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, 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.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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