Injury Crash
Vine Hill Crash on Southbound State Route 17 Leaves Minor Injuries
Incident record
October 22, 2026
11:23 a.m.
southbound State Route 17 at Vine Hill
Vine Hill, Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 59°F · 0.02 in precip · 1 mph wind
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A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported on southbound State Route 17 at Vine Hill, in Vine Hill, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 11:23 a.m. on Oct. 22 amid moderate drizzle in the area.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused 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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