The California Highway Patrol responded to a major injury crash at the intersection of Highway 162 and Aguas Frias Road in Western Butte County on Friday, June 19. A minivan was overturned in an irrigation canal, while the BMW came to rest in the eastbound lanes of Highway 162.
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BMW driver injured in Butte County canal crash
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 162 in Butte County sent a minivan into an irrigation canal, injuring six people. The BMW driver sustained minor injuries.
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Key Details
- Location: Intersection of Highway 162 and Aguas Frias Road, Butte County
- Date/time: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.
- Agencies involved: California Highway Patrol (CHP)
- Status: Investigation ongoing
- Public impact: Seven people injured, two children resuscitated
Maxwell Valva (author)
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