Injuries Reported in Chico Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 99 and Garner Lane
CHICO, CA (October 31, 2023) – Monday, a crippling 4-vehicle crash on Highway 99 and Garner Lane injured 3 people.
The incident happened at about 7:32 a.m. on northbound Highway 99 just before Garner Lane, the CHP said.
When the CHP officers arrived, they located a Toyota Prius, a Honda CRV, a Chevy Tahoe, and a dump truck involved in the crash.
According to reports, as the CRV and the Tahoe waited at the red light before Garner Lane, the dump truck crashed into vehicles.
Then, the driver of the dump truck admitted that he possibly fell asleep at the wheel before crashing.
As a result, the driver of the Honda CRV and the driver of the Chevy Tahoe suffered minor injuries.
Meanwhile, the Chevy Tahoe passenger suffered moderate injuries.
Also, the highway reopened at 8:15 a.m.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
What’s Next after Crippling 4-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 and Garner Lane
Gas costs have yet to descend, and even so, traffic on California highways has carried on as busy and as dangerous as ever.
Hence, it is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. Moreover, this will ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.
The aftershock of an accident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects
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