Crash
Injury Status Not Confirmed in Contra Costa County Crash on State Route 242
Incident record
August 13, 2026
2:42 p.m.
northbound State Route 242 at the Port Chicago Highway off-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 242 at the Port Chicago Highway off-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly before 2:42 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
CHP records did not include a vehicle count or a stated cause for the crash. No further details were provided 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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