Early-morning crash in Chico blocks lane at Walnut & 6th Streets

Published
January 05, 2026
Location
Chico, California
Walnut & 6th Streets
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Chico California in Chico, California: A crash early Monday morning left a Chico street partially blocked, creating obstacles for local residents and commuters. A white pickup truck overturned and struck three trees, causing one tree to fall and block a nearby sidewalk and parking lot. Debris and rocks from the crash blocked one lane on Walnut Street. The California Highway Patrol reported that a street sweeper was en route to clear the road, expected to reopen within 30 minutes. The pickup truck, which was totaled in the crash, has been removed from the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The fallen tree is scheduled to be removed later in the morning.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kelli Saam Named in reporting
Alert Flood Watch Named in reporting
Northeast Foothills Named in reporting
Flood Warnings Named in reporting
Kelli Saam Kelli Saam Named in reporting
Walnut St. Named in reporting
Nathan Espindula Named in reporting
Oroville Dam Named in reporting
Veterans Flags Named in reporting

Original reporting

Early-morning crash in Chico blocks lane at Walnut & 6th Streets | News | actionnewsnow.com

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