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Injury Extent Unclear After Kirker Pass Road Crash in Contra Costa County

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 25, 2026 at 9:51 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 25, 2026

Time

9:51 p.m.

Roadway

Kirker Pass Road at Hess Road

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Kirker Pass Road at Hess Road in Contra Costa County on Sep 25, 2026, at 9:51 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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