Crash
Injury Status Unconfirmed After Canyon Crash on State Route 39
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 11, 2026
Time
10:36 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 39 at Chapman Canyon
Location
Canyon, Contra Costa County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 39 at Chapman Canyon in Canyon shortly before 10:36 p.m. on Oct. 11, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown.
Dispatch did not confirm how many people may have been hurt, and the record also left out the number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash.
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Legal context
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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