Deadly DUI Crash on Highway 273 Claims a Life [Redding, CA]

Redding, CA (August 9, 2025) On Thursday evening, a pedestrian lost their life after a suspected DUI crash on Highway 273.

According to authorities, the fatal incident happened around 9 p.m. near South Bonnyview Road

Reports say that the pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a driver suspected of drug impairment.

Authorities say that a southbound white Dodge minivan hit the victim. Responding officers pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

Police arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. Authorities temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Highway 273 for investigation before reopening them.

Officials will release the names of the victim and the driver once proper notifications have been made.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this heartbreaking time.

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