Magalia, CA (August 4, 2025) – Authorities say an 11-year-old girl crashed an SUV into a home in Magalia after her mother allegedly allowed her to drive, leaving two other children injured.
Incident Details: According to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, the crash occurred on August 4 when the girl, driving a Jeep Liberty, lost control and struck a home in the neighborhood. Firefighters removed the girl from the vehicle, and she was transported to a hospital with major injuries. Two 10-year-old girls in the SUV were hospitalized with a broken nose and a concussion. Two boys, ages 11 and 13, were uninjured. Officials said none of the children were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Investigation: Prosecutors allege the girl’s mother, 41-year-old Cathryn Kreceman, allowed her to drive because the child’s father had previously let her drive on his ranch. Kreceman has been arraigned on charges of child endangerment and faces up to 15 years and four months in prison if convicted. She is scheduled to appear in court again on August 13. The Butte County District Attorney’s Office is continuing its investigation.
I extend my best wishes for recovery to those injured in this crash.
Source: Sacramento Bee