Crash
Martinez Crash on Eastbound Route 4 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 20, 2026
Time
6:46 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 4 at the Alhambra Avenue off-ramp
Location
Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 4 at the Alhambra Avenue off-ramp in Martinez, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged Sept. 20, 2026, at 6:46 p.m.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
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Legal context
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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