Butte County California FedEx Delivery Truck Accident

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 2:56 p.m., a serious head-on collision occurred
on State Route 70 near Cherokee Road in Butte County California. The accident took place
about 10 miles west of Jarbo Gap when a westbound FedEx delivery truck crossed the center
line and struck an oncoming pickup truck towing a trailer. The force of the impact left both
drivers trapped inside their vehicles, requiring a coordinated extrication effort by California
Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, fire and EMS crews, and a Good Samaritan. Following their
rescue, both drivers were transported to local hospitals with reported moderate injuries.

The CHP’s Oroville office is Investigating why the FedEx truck veered into the eastbound lane,
looking into factors such as driver fatigue, mechanical failure, or distracted driving. Because the
incident involves a commercial carrier, the investigation may also examine federal trucking
safety records and driver logs. Authorities are asking any witnesses to contact the CHP.

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