Crash
Knightsen Crash at Sunset Road and Byron Highway Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 15, 2026
12:28 a.m.
Sunset Road at Byron Highway
Knightsen, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday at Sunset Road at Byron Highway in Knightsen, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 12:28 a.m. on October 15, and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and the number of people hurt was not detailed.
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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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