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RICHMOND, Contra Costa County, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on westbound Interstate 80 near the Carlson Boulevard exit in Richmond on Monday morning, November 2, leaving minor injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a black Lexus ES350 and a black Honda sedan. Both vehicles were reported blocking lanes shortly after 9:14 a.m., and officers initially called for an ambulance before the incident was reclassified as a minor-injury collision. A caller also reported smelling burning near the Honda, though it was not immediately clear if the vehicle was drivable.
The CHP said the roadway was later cleared, with vehicles moved to the right shoulder. A tow truck was requested for the Honda, which was described as having major front-end damage. The agency closed its log on the incident by mid-morning.
The circumstances of the crash remain under review. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Richmond, CA
The crash was reported on Interstate 80 in Richmond. For more crash news from the area, see our Contra Costa County accident reports.
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