Disastrous DUI Crash on Highway 70 and Palermo Road Injures 1 [Butte County, CA]

1 Person Arrested in Butte County Auto Accident on Highway 70 and Palermo Road

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (January 25, 2026) – Thursday night, a disastrous DUI crash on Highway 70 and Palermo Road injured one person.

The incident started at around 10:00 p.m. when a Chevy pickup collided with a Nissan while making a U-turn.

According to reports, the driver and passenger of the pickup fled the scene after the crash.

Moreover, responders transported the driver of the Nissan to a hospital with a broken leg and cuts to the head.

Furthermore, officers managed to locate and arrest the driver and passenger of the pickup for DUI and hit and run.

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 CHP unit continued investigating the crash.

---

Hiring Lawyers after Incidents Similar to Disastrous DUI Crash on Highway 70 and Palermo Road

A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true.
 
Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. They are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again.
 
“We value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you believe you may have a strong personal injury lawsuit, contact Sweet Lawyers. We have tackled personal injury and auto accidents that have settled more than 600 million dollars in lawsuits. Thus, if you want to work with a team of experienced attorneys who will go to great lengths for your future, call (800) 674 7852. You can also reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by online chat, text message, and email. Above all, our team is here for you.