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Injury Status Unreported in Eastbound I-80 Crash Near San Pablo Dam Road

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 31, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.

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Date

August 31, 2026

Time

1:29 p.m.

Roadway

I80 E / San Pablo Dam Rd Ofr

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported eastbound on Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Dam Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly after 1:29 p.m. on Aug. 31, 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 hurt.

CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been noted in the dispatch log.

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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