Crash
Crash on Westbound Highway 50 in Contra Costa County; Injury Status Not Specified
Incident record
September 16, 2026
5:54 p.m.
westbound U.S. Highway 50 at the Exit 5 16th Street 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 U.S. Highway 50 at the Exit 5 16th Street off-ramp in Contra Costa County around 5:54 p.m. on September 16, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
Dispatch records did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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