Chico, CA (January 25, 2026) – Butte County officials are probing a deadly early-morning accident that took place Saturday near the Dayton Rd and Owen Ln intersection, south of Chico. The incident was initially reported around 3:27 a.m. This triggered a multi-agency response involving the California Highway Patrol, Butte County Fire, and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch records indicate that the vehicle caught fire after the collision. Drivers passing by tried to help a male occupant, but the situation rapidly worsened. First responders reached the location and discovered the vehicle had veered off the road into an orchard. One person was reportedly outside the vehicle as fire crews labored to extinguish the blaze. Soon after the crash, CHP declared it fatal and alerted the coroner’s office. A white Nissan sedan could be linked to the incident, but the precise details are still being investigated. CHP coordinated evidence collection and towing services, while extra units were sent to secure the scene. Officials have yet to disclose the deceased’s identity until the family is notified.
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