Crash

Port Chicago Ramp Collision Leaves Injury Extent Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

5:51 p.m.

Roadway

the northbound Port Chicago Highway on-ramp at eastbound State Route 4

Location

Port Chicago, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported the evening of Sep. 12, 2026, on the northbound Port Chicago Highway on-ramp at eastbound State Route 4 in Port Chicago, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The collision was logged around 5:51 p.m. with injury status listed as unknown.

CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash, and the record did not include a vehicle count or a stated cause.

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.

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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