Alfonso Madera and Kristopher Wilson Dead in Oroville Accident on Highway 70
BUTTE COUNTY, CA (July 6, 2021) – Monday morning, Kristopher Wilson of Oroville and Alfonso Madera of Sacramento died in a crash on Highway 70 and Rich Gulch Road.
According to reports, the crash occurred just after 3:00 a.m.
Moreover, the accident happened on Highway 70 between Rich Gulch Road and the bridge.
The authorities confirmed that the crash involved a Wilson’s Red Mazda and Madera’s 2016 Ford Focus. Also, both drivers solely occupied each vehicle.
At some point, Wilson driving eastbound and Madera driving westbound collided head-on.
The impact of the Butte County crash left Kristopher Wilson dead. Meanwhile, the Sacramento man sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
Even so, Madera was later pronounced dead at Enloe Medical Center in Chico.
At about 6:00 a.m., the clean-up crews cleared the area and Highway 70 reopened.
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the deadly collision.
Due to the limited information available, the crash remains under active investigation.
Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victims.
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