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Westbound I-80 Crash in Richmond Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 4, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 4, 2026

Time

2:52 p.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 80 at the Cutting Boulevard HOV off-ramp

Location

Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 80 at the Cutting Boulevard HOV off-ramp in Richmond at 2:52 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, without specifying whether anyone was hurt.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and further details on the extent of any injuries were not provided.

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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