Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Clayton Road On-Ramp Crash

Incident record
October 11, 2026
2:09 a.m.
southbound State Route 242 at the Clayton Road on-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on southbound State Route 242 at the Clayton Road on-ramp in Contra Costa County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at approximately 2:09 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2026, with injury status listed as unknown.
CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were also not included in the dispatch entry.
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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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