7 hurt in Butte County crash that sent a car into a canal
Summary
Car Crash Oroville California in Oroville, California: A minivan carrying six people (two adults and four children) rolled over into an irrigation canal on Highway 162 near Aguas Frias Road in Butte County at about 10:42 a.m. on June 19, after being struck by a southbound BMW sedan that failed to stop at the intersection. The minivan’s occupants were rescued by passing drivers and bystanders; two unresponsive children received CPR from a CHP officer and emergency personnel before both were transported by ground and air ambulance to local hospitals. All four children and the adult occupants of the minivan were hospitalized, while the BMW driver suffered minor injuries and was not transported. A preliminary investigation indicates all vehicles were properly restrained with seatbelts or child restraints; the incident remains under ongoing CHP investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
| Unnamed BMW driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
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