Quincy, CA (April 8, 2025) – A head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver sent three people to the hospital Tuesday morning, prompting a temporary closure of Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Incident Details: CHP dispatchers received a call at 6:49 a.m. reporting a dark green Acura sedan swerving and driving in the wrong lane on Highway 70. Before officers could intercept the vehicle, a head-on crash occurred around 6:58 a.m. near a blind curve in the Rush Creek area. The Acura, which was traveling in the wrong direction, collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck. All three people involved—the driver and passenger of the Acura and the driver of the pickup—were airlifted to Enloe Health for treatment of injuries. Both vehicles sustained major damage. The highway reopened approximately three hours after the crash.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: CHP stated the crash remains under investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the driver of the Acura was traveling on the wrong side of the road, contributing to the collision. Authorities intend to pursue charges for reckless driving resulting in injury. Investigators will also assess whether impairment, distraction, or mechanical issues played a role in the crash. Witnesses with information are urged to contact the CHP Quincy Office at 530-283-1100.
Source: Action News Now