Contra Costa Co., CA (February 25, 2026) – Two people were reported with minor injuries Tuesday, February 24, after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 North near the Mathews Rd offramp.. The collision involved at least three to four vehicles and blocked all three northbound lanes for a period. Emergency units arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m. and confirmed multiple cars were damaged. Vehicles involved included a black Volkswagen Jetta, a white 4-door sedan, and a black Honda sedan.. Both injured parties were treated at the scene and taken to local hospitals for evaluation. No fatalities were reported. Tow trucks were requested to clear the wrecked vehicles, and traffic was delayed while lanes were blocked.. The exact circumstances leading to the crash have not been fully released.. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision, and more details will be released as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.. Multi-Vehicle Crashes on I-5 in Contra Costa County. Highways like I-5 in Contra Costa County can quickly become dangerous when multiple vehicles are involved in a collision. Even minor impacts can trigger chain-reaction crashes, especially in areas with several lanes of traffic. Drivers may not have enough time to react to sudden stops or lane changes.. Vehicles of different sizes and speeds, from compact cars to SUVs, increase the potential severity of these crashes. Lane blockages can further complicate the situation, as onlookers and other drivers must navigate around disabled vehicles. Understanding how traffic density and roadway design affect response times can help explain why multi-vehicle crashes occur.
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