Crash
Injury Status Unreported in Crash on Eastbound State Route 4
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
6:48 a.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 4 at the Balfour Road off-ramp
Location
Contra Costa County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 4 at the Balfour Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly before 7 a.m. on Aug. 13, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people affected.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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