Driver Injured in Car Accident with Semi-Truck on Highway 99 near Durham-Pentz Road [Butte County, CA]

Driver Hospitalized in Car Crash with Big Rig on Highway 99 in Butte County

 
BUTTE COUNTY, CA (February 6, 2023) — A driver suffered minor injuries in a car accident with a semi-truck on Highway 99 near Durham-Pentz Road.
 
According to a Chico California Highway Patrol officer, the car accident happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday. A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a semi-truck. The vehicle subsequently rolled a couple of times before coming to a stop on the highway.
 
Soon after, Oroville CHP officers responded to the scene to assist in clearing the crash while paramedics brought the injured driver to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. It appears there was minimal damage to the truck and the driver was able to drive away.
 
Information surrounding any charges or citations is unavailable. However, more on this crash will be available once we receive additional details.
 
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