1 Killed in Head-On Collision at Highway 32 and Meridian Road in Chico
Butte County, California (June 2, 2022) – One person was killed in a Wednesday evening crash at an intersection in Chico.
The fatal collision happened at around 5:30 p.m. on June 1, at Highway 32 and Meridian Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A person was driving westbound on Highway 32 when he collided with another vehicle traveling eastbound.
One person was killed in the crash.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately disclosed.
More details about the crash were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Traffic Collision Fatalities Reached a 16-Year High in 2021, Early Estimates Show
Newly released estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that fatalities reached a 16-year high last year. According to the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2021 report released by NHTSA, about 42,915 people were killed in traffic collisions in 2021. This shows a 10.5% increase from the 38,828 fatalities reported in 2020. NHTSA says the projection is the highest number of traffic deaths since 2005 as well as the largest percentage rise in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
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