Crash
Cottonwood Collision on State Route 152 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 2, 2026
7:36 p.m.
eastbound State Route 152 at Lower Cottonwood Road
Cottonwood, Shasta County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 152 at Lower Cottonwood Road in Cottonwood around 7:36 p.m. on Oct. 2, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no information on the number of people hurt was included.
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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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