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Orinda Collision at Wildcat Canyon and San Pablo Dam Roads Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 23, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

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Date

August 23, 2026

Time

1:54 p.m.

Roadway

Wildcat Canyon Road at San Pablo Dam Road

Location

Orinda, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Wildcat Canyon Road at San Pablo Dam Road in Orinda shortly before 2 p.m. on Aug. 23, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log classified the incident with an unknown injury status.

CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did they 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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