Crippling Head-On Crash on State Route 70 and West Branch Bridge Injures 2 [Butte County, CA]

2 People Hospitalized in Butte County Traffic Accident on State Route 70 and West Branch Bridge

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (February 22, 2026) – Friday morning, a crippling head-on crash on State Route 70 and West Branch Bridge injured two people.

The incident happened on State Route 70 and West Branch Bridge.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Ford Maverick and a converted Ford box truck collided head-on for still unknown reasons.

Moreover, responders transported the two drivers to a local hospital with critical injuries.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities ask anyone with details about the crash to call CHP dispatchers at (530) 332-1200.

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