Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Rain-Soaked I-5 Crash Near Shasta River

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

1:31 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 just south of Vista Point near the Shasta River

Location

Shasta County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate rain · 39°F · 0.20 in precip · 15 mph wind

Report

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A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported on southbound Interstate 5 just south of Vista Point near the Shasta River in Shasta County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 1:31 p.m. on Nov. 13 amid moderate rain in the area.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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