Crash
Rain-Slicked Byron Hot Springs Road Scene of Morning Collision
Incident record
October 22, 2026
7:18 a.m.
Byron Hot Springs Road at Byron Highway
Byron, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 55°F · 0.15 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Byron Hot Springs Road at Byron Highway in Byron on the morning of Oct. 22, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury crash, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.
Moderate rain was falling in the area when the collision occurred. The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved 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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