Crash
Contra Costa Crash on State Route 4 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 7, 2026
7:32 p.m.
westbound State Route 4 at the Sand Creek Road 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 Sand Creek Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County at 7:32 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The dispatch log did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was included.
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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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