Crash
Lafayette Crash on Eastbound Route 24 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 12, 2026
3:12 p.m.
eastbound State Route 24 at the Acalanes Road northbound on-ramp
Lafayette, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported Wednesday afternoon on eastbound State Route 24 at the Acalanes Road northbound on-ramp in Lafayette, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 3:12 p.m. on Aug. 12.
Dispatch listed an ambulance as en route, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the record. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in the dispatch entry.
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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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