Crash
Cottonwood Crash on Balls Ferry Road Draws Ambulance Amid Rain
Incident record
November 13, 2026
9:50 a.m.
Balls Ferry Road
Cottonwood, Shasta County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 54°F · 0.07 in precip · 23 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on Balls Ferry Road in Cottonwood shortly before 10 a.m. on November 13, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light rain and gusty wind were present in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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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