The crash was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of South Avenue and Illinois Avenue.
Corning, CA – Two people were killed and several others were injured in a head-on collision involving two vehicles early Sunday morning near Woodson Bridge in Corning, according to California Highway Patrol traffic records.
The crash was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of South Avenue and Illinois Avenue.
CHP officers responding to the scene found a serious collision involving a white Toyota Corolla and a white Toyota Camry. At least one person was trapped, and multiple occupants were reported injured.
Two people were subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. CHP records show that the first death was confirmed at approximately 3:48 a.m., with a second fatality also confirmed shortly afterward. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office was notified, and the coroner was requested.
The collision left a substantial amount of debris and oil across the roadway, prompting authorities to request a road sweeper. The vehicle sustained major front-end damage and required towing.
The circumstances surrounding the head-on collision remain under investigation.