Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Lafayette Crash on Route 24
Incident record
August 4, 2026
4:05 p.m.
westbound State Route 24 at the Acalanes Road off-ramp
Lafayette, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 24 at the Acalanes Road off-ramp in Lafayette on Aug. 4, 2026, at about 4:05 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no severity or count confirmed at the time of the report.
CHP's log did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no further details on injuries were 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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