Crash
Carlotta Collision on State Route 36 Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
November 13, 2026
12:06 p.m.
State Route 36
Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 53°F · 0.02 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 36 near Carlotta shortly after noon on Nov. 13, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
At the time of the crash, light drizzle was falling in the area. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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