One Dead After Two Pickup Trucks Collide on 5 Freeway in Willows
Willows, CA – A fatal crash Tuesday night on the southbound 5 Freeway near County Road 68 left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision, which occurred around 8:37 p.m., involved a red 2021 Dodge 1500 pickup truck and a blue Ford F-150 pickup truck. One of the vehicles reportedly rolled over during the crash.
Glenn County firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene. While one person was confirmed dead, it remains unclear whether the fatality occurred at the scene or the hospital. A helicopter was called in to airlift one person with serious injuries to Enloe Medical Center for further treatment.
Both vehicles sustained severe damage and were towed from the scene. The CHP is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.
