Crash
Crash Along Westbound State Route 4 in Contra Costa County Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
October 22, 2026
3:49 p.m.
the Somersville Road off-ramp along westbound State Route 4
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 64°F · 1 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at the Somersville Road off-ramp along westbound State Route 4 in Contra Costa County at 3:49 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no further detail on the severity or number of people affected.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved 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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