Chaotic 2-Car Crash on Highway 162 Injures 7 People [Butte County, CA]

Butte County, CA (June 21, 2025) — Seven people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 162 that sent a minivan into an irrigation canal in western Butte County on June 19.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 10:42 a.m. at the intersection with Aguas Frias Road.

Investigators said a BMW sedan traveling southbound on Aguas Frias Road entered the intersection and collided with an eastbound minivan after reportedly failing to stop.

The impact caused the minivan to lose control, roll over, and come to rest partially submerged in a nearby canal. Passing motorists and Good Samaritans quickly rescued all six occupants from the vehicle before emergency crews arrived.

Authorities found two children unresponsive and not breathing when officers reached the scene. Bystanders had already started CPR, and a CHP officer joined the lifesaving efforts. Emergency medical personnel later revived both children.

All four children in the minivan were transported to hospitals by ground and air ambulance for treatment. The two adult occupants were also hospitalized. The BMW driver suffered minor injuries and remained at the scene.

Investigators noted that all occupants were properly secured with seat belts or child safety restraints, which likely helped reduce the severity of injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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