[10-12-2024] Butte County, CA – One Dead and Another Hospitalized After Traffic Collision in Oroville

One person is dead, and another is in the hospital following a traffic collision in Oroville, Butte County, on Saturday evening, October 12, 2024.

According to the Oroville police, the crash occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the area of Montgomery St. and 5th Ave.

Police reported that one driver failed to stop at the posted stop sign on 5th Ave. and was traveling at a high rate of speed in a Chevrolet pickup truck.

Another Ford pickup truck was traveling east on Montgomery St., and the driver was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. Both pickup trucks collided in the intersection.

When emergency personnel arrived, they found the driver of the Chevrolet pickup unconscious inside the vehicle. Despite life-saving measures, the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The identities of both pickup truck drivers have not been released. The driver of the Ford pickup and a passenger were taken to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

The area was closed for nearly 3 ½ hours on Saturday night due to the investigation. Police are still looking into whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the fatal collision.

No further details were immediately available.

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1. Stay Calm – Stay on the scene and make sure everyone is okay. Check yourself for injuries first, and then check others. Remain calm, and try your best to regain composure.
2. Get To A Safe Location – Move your vehicle to the side of the road if you can. Put your emergency flashers on to warn other motorists about the accident. Get somewhere safe to wait for the police.
3. Call 911 – Call the police to report your accident. Unless your crash was very minor, with no injuries or property damage, you should call the cops. Police can document the incident, gather information, and make it part of an official record.
4. Exchange Information – Swap names, phone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved in the accident. If possible, take photos of the vehicles, license plates, and other vital details.
5. Do Not Admit Fault – This is one of the common mistakes people tend to make following any vehicular accident. Stick only to the facts of what happened when speaking with a police officer, but never admit fault or say “sorry.” Nevertheless, be as detailed as possible in your description of the collision.
6. Seek Medical Attention – Go to the hospital or your primary doctor as soon as possible. Immediate medical care can help reduce the damage you suffer from injuries. Tests and scans can identify internal injuries that may not show symptoms yet.
7. Report To Your Insurance Company – Most insurers have time limits for how soon you must report an accident in California. Call quickly and follow the agent’s directions to report your crash.
8. Speak To Insurance Adjusters – As soon as the day of your accident, you may receive a phone call from the other party’s insurance company. You may speak to the claims adjuster, but do not give away any more information than is necessary. Do not record a statement or accept an insurance settlement offer until you speak to an attorney.
9. Create A File – Keep accident-related documents together and organized. Your file should include a copy of the police report, medical bills, the other driver’s information, injury treatment plans, and any other documents you’ve collected regarding the incident.
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Car Accident Statistics

Based on data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2022, motor vehicle accidents accounted for 20% of the total preventable injury-related deaths in the US. Approximately 19,515 deaths involving traffic crashes were recorded from January to June 2023, which is 3.3% less than the total 20,190 deaths reported in the first half of 2022.

For the first half of 2023, the NHTSA recorded 2,061 fatalities in California due to motor vehicle accidents. The state had a total of 160,819 fatal and injury crashes in the previous year.

In Oroville, 74 fatal and injury crashes were reported in 2023, according to data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System.