Crash

Orinda Crash on Eastbound SR-24 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 28, 2026

Time

7:59 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 24 at the Saint Stephens Drive off-ramp

Location

Orinda, 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 24 at the Saint Stephens Drive off-ramp in Orinda, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 7:59 a.m. on Aug. 28 with injuries listed as unknown, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries remained unconfirmed at the time of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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