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Lafayette Crash at Pleasant Hill Circle and Acalanes Avenue — Injuries Not Specified

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 6, 2026 at 12:07 p.m.

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Date

September 6, 2026

Time

12:07 p.m.

Roadway

Pleasant Hill Circle at Acalanes Avenue

Location

Lafayette, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Pleasant Hill Circle at Acalanes Avenue in Lafayette on Sep 6, 2026, at approximately 12:07 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the entry.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

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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