Crash
Cottonwood Crash on SR-152 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 6, 2026
2:53 p.m.
eastbound State Route 152 at Lower Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Shasta County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 152 at Lower Cottonwood in Cottonwood at 2:53 p.m. Aug. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed at the time of the report. Temperatures in the area were near 102 degrees, a factor that can affect road conditions.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact injury count, 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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