Crash
Contra Costa County Crash on State Route 4 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 31, 2026
3:17 p.m.
westbound State Route 4 at the Morello Avenue off-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 4 at the Morello Avenue off-ramp in Contra Costa County at 3:17 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people affected, or what caused 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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