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Discovery Bay Crash on Starboard Drive — Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 12, 2026 at 12:13 a.m.

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Date

September 12, 2026

Time

12:13 a.m.

Roadway

Starboard Drive at Starfish Place

Location

Discovery Bay, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday at Starboard Drive at Starfish Place in Discovery Bay, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged just after midnight, around 12:13 a.m. on September 12.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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