Crash
Westbound I-80 Crash Near Pinole Valley Road Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 22, 2026
Time
9:48 a.m.
Roadway
westbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road off-ramp
Location
Contra Costa County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 9:48 a.m. local time on Sept. 22.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so whether anyone was hurt has not been confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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Legal context
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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