[04-02-2025] Yuba County, CA – 18-Year-Old Killed, Multiple Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 65 Near McGowan Parkway

An 18-year-old from North Highlands was killed, and several others were injured following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 65 near McGowan Parkway in Olivehurst, Yuba County, on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol‘s Yuba-Sutter division, the collision occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway.

Investigations revealed that the 18-year-old was driving a Toyota Camry and attempting to pass a 22-year-old driving a Honda Accord.

The Honda reportedly made a left turn, causing the Toyota to lose control after a collision with the right rear of the Toyota. The Toyota spun counterclockwise, collided with the McGowan Parkway overcrossing embankment, and overturned multiple times.

Despite life-saving measures from bystanders who cut the driver’s seatbelt to remove him from the vehicle, the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Honda was not injured. However, a passenger in the Honda sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. Two passengers in the Toyota were also taken to the hospital with moderate to minor injuries.

The CHP confirmed that DUI was not a factor in the collision.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

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1. Ensure Safety — Put your safety first. Check for injuries. If you can still drive your car, pull over to the side of the road.
2. Report The Incident To The Authorities — Call 911 if anyone’s injured. Reporting the incident also ensures that an official record is created, which is essential for your claim.
3. Take Photographs — If possible, take photographs of the vehicles involved, the incident location, and any injuries you sustained.
4. Immediately Seek Medical Attention — Even if you feel fine, some injuries may not be immediately apparent. See a doctor as soon as possible.
5. Provide Contact Information — Share your contact and insurance details with the other parties involved in the accident. Be sure to get the same information from them.
6. Talk To Any Witnesses — If possible, talk to any witnesses and obtain their contact information for future reference.
7. Never Discuss Blame — Avoid making statements that could be used against you. Insurance adjusters may try to extract damaging information by asking leading questions.
8. Don’t Post On Social Media — Avoid discussing the accident on social media or posting pictures. What you share online could inadvertently harm your case and affect your ability to receive compensation.
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Car Accident Statistics

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 42,514 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2022. This figure translates to 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.33 deaths per 100 million miles driven.

Traffic fatality projections for the first half of 2024 estimate 18,720 deaths, reflecting a 3.2% decrease compared to the 19,330 fatalities forecasted for the first half of 2023. Data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) shows that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased by approximately 13.1 billion miles in the first half of 2024, a 0.8% growth. As a result, the fatality rate dropped to 1.17 deaths per 100 million VMT, compared to the predicted rate of 1.21 fatalities per 100 million VMT in the same period of 2023.

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