Crash
Westbound I-80 Crash Near Pinole Valley Road On-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
September 18, 2026
12:07 p.m.
westbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road on-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 80 at the Pinole Valley Road on-ramp in Contra Costa County shortly after noon on Sep. 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch record listed the injury status as unknown.
No information was given on how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the dispatch entry.
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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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