Crash
Shasta County Crash on I-5 Prompts Ambulance Request Amid Rain

Incident record
November 13, 2026
11:12 a.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the Deschutes Road off-ramp
Shasta County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 55°F · 0.09 in precip · 21 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at the Deschutes Road off-ramp in Shasta County on Nov. 13 at 11:12 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log. Light rain and gusty wind were in the area at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, 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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