Crash
Scott River Road Crash in Fort Jones Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
7:09 a.m.
Roadway
Scott River Road near the 600-1700 block
Location
Fort Jones, Siskiyou County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Scott River Road near the 600-1700 block in Fort Jones at 7:09 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed.
The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of the dispatch record.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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