Two vehicles collided Thursday afternoon at Southgate Avenue, blocking traffic lanes
Chico, Calif. – One person was injured in a traffic collision that took place Thursday afternoon on a highway in Chico, the California Highway Patrol said.
At around 3:37 p.m., two vehicles collided on northbound State Route 99 at Southgate Avenue.
Responding officers found a Dodge Ram dually and another vehicle blocking the No. 1 and left turn lane.
Paramedics also responded and evaluated the motorists. One person was treated for minor injuries.
Authorities did not immediately determine the cause of the accident.
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