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Injury Status Not Confirmed in Bethel Island Highway 101 Crash

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 4, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 4, 2026

Time

3:35 p.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Willow Road off-ramp

Location

Bethel Island, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Willow Road off-ramp in Bethel Island on Nov. 4, 2026, at 3:35 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the extent of any injuries, or what led to 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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