Crash
Contra Costa County Crash on Westbound I-80 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
6:42 p.m.
Roadway
westbound Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Dam Road 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 westbound Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Dam Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County on Aug. 20, 2026, at 6:42 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. The record also did not specify the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash.
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Legal context
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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