Crash
Westbound Interstate 80 Crash Draws Ambulance Request Near San Pablo Dam Road

Incident record
October 19, 2026
2:42 a.m.
westbound Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Dam Road off-ramp
Contra Costa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday on westbound Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Dam Road off-ramp in Contra Costa County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 2:42 a.m. with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No vehicle count or cause was listed in the record, and dispatch gave no further detail on how many people may have been hurt.
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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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