Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Kirker Pass Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 8, 2026
2:28 a.m.
Kirker Pass Road at Hess Road
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday morning at Kirker Pass Road at Hess Road in Contra Costa County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 2:28 a.m., and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. The exact number of people affected was also not detailed in the report.
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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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