2-Vehicle Collision on Highway 70 Left 2 Drivers Hurt [Oroville, CA]

Oroville, CA (March 8, 2026) — 2 drivers suffered moderate injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 70 near Cherokee Road involving a FedEx delivery truck on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities said the crash happened around 2:46 p.m. when the FedEx truck, traveling westbound, veered into the eastbound lane and struck the oncoming pickup. The impact caused heavy damage to both vehicles and left the drivers trapped inside.

Responders quickly arrived at the scene. A California Highway Patrol officer and a nearby witness helped free one of the drivers, while CAL FIRE Butte County crews rescued the other from the wreckage. Paramedics transported both victims to local hospitals with moderate injuries. Officials reported that both were in stable condition.

The collision scattered debris across the roadway, forcing authorities to close Highway 70 in both directions while crews worked to clear the scene and recover the damaged vehicles. Officials expected the roadway to reopen later in the evening.

Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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