7 hurt in Butte County crash that sent a car into a canal

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Oroville, California
Highway 162 and Aguas Frias Road
Incident type
Crash

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

7 hurt in Butte County crash that sent a car into a canal | News | actionnewsnow.com

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