The crash was reported at approximately 10:53 p.m. on November 6, 2026, on westbound SR-44 near the Shasta View Drive off-ramp.
Redding, CA – One person died and another was injured after a two-vehicle collision on State Route 44 in Redding late Friday night, according to information from the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at approximately 10:53 p.m. on November 6, 2026, on westbound SR-44 near the Shasta View Drive off-ramp.
The vehicles involved were described as a silver Chevrolet S-10 and a gold Dodge Ram 1500.
Initial reports indicated that one person had minor injuries, while another suffered major injuries and required extrication. Emergency crews worked to remove the injured occupant from the wreckage as CPR was performed.
The seriously injured person was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, but later died from their injuries.
Authorities arrested 28-year-old Anthony Joseph Carsella in connection with the collision. According to the Shasta County Jail custody listing, he faces charges including driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and second-degree murder. The listing also includes a charge for driving with a suspended or otherwise restricted license following a DUI violation.
A witness told authorities that the Chevrolet S-10 had been traveling at more than 100 mph and cutting off other motorists before the collision.
The crash prompted the closure of the westbound lanes of State Route 44 while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. CHP records indicated that all lanes had reopened by approximately 1:48 a.m. Saturday.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal collision remain under investigation.
No additional details regarding the crash were provided.