Crash
Lafayette Crash on Westbound State Route 24 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
September 9, 2026
9:48 p.m.
Sr24 W / Acalanes Rd Ofr
Lafayette, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday on westbound State Route 24 at the Acalanes Road off-ramp in Lafayette, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 9:48 p.m. and prompted a request for an ambulance to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to 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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