Two women were killed in a rollover crash on Highway 99 near Shippee Road in Chico on Saturday night, February 15, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 10:48 p.m. when a white GMC Sierra traveling southbound on Highway 99 veered off the roadway, collided with a wire fence and steel fence posts, and overturned.
During the crash, one of the occupants was fully ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, while the second occupant was partially ejected and later succumbed to her injuries at Enloe Medical Center.
Neither of the women was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the crash, according to the CHP.
The identity of the driver remains unknown, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Alcohol is being considered as a potential factor in the collision, the CHP reported.
No additional information is available at this time.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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