Orland, CA (March 21, 2026) – A 53-year-old woman was killed in an Orland crash. The crash happened at approximately 7:23 a.m. On Friday, March 20, along County Road 20 just east of Interstate 5, emergency units responded to a crash involving a Toyota sedan and a Kawasaki utility vehicle. According to authorities, a 19-year-old woman named Mattie Joy Gunther was driving the Toyota eastbound behind the utility vehicle. For reasons still being investigated, the Toyota collided with the rear of the Kawasaki. The collision ejected the 53-year-old utility vehicle driver from the cab, causing fatal injuries. She was declared dead on the spot. Gunther stayed at the scene and helped until assistance arrived. Officials stated that impairment does not appear to have contributed to the crash. The investigation into the crash’s cause is ongoing, with additional information to be shared when it is available. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. How Rear-End Collisions Can Result in Serious Consequences.
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