Crash
Lafayette Crash on Westbound Route 24 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
September 3, 2026
7:11 p.m.
westbound State Route 24 at the Central Lafayette off-ramp
Lafayette, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 64°F · 0.02 in precip · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 24 at the Central Lafayette off-ramp in Lafayette on Sep 3, 2026, at 7:11 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with light drizzle noted in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not confirm how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what caused the crash.
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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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