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Contra Costa County Crash on State Route 4 Brings Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 29, 2026

Time

1:44 p.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 4 at the Lone Tree Way off-ramp

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 4 at the Lone Tree Way off-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly before 1:44 p.m. on July 29, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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