Crash
Early-Morning Crash on I-5 Off-Ramp Draws Ambulance to Tehama County

Incident record
August 3, 2026
12:24 a.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the Bowman Road off-ramp
Tehama County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday on northbound Interstate 5 at the Bowman Road off-ramp in Tehama County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at about 12:24 a.m. and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was given.
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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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