Crash
Cottonwood Crash on State Route 36 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 1, 2026
1:46 p.m.
State Route 36 near the 13400–13500 block
Cottonwood, Tehama County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported along State Route 36 near the 13400–13500 block in Cottonwood shortly before 1:46 p.m. on Oct. 1, 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.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led to 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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