Fatal Crash Near Lake-Colusa County Line on Highway 20

Emergency vehicles bracket the badly damaged victim vehicles. [Photo from a reader]

A deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. this evening on Highway 20 near the Lake-Colusa County line on on the Colusa side and close to the Judge Davis Trailhead.

Initial reports from emergency responders over the scanner indicate two vehicles went off the roadway. One vehicle came to rest on its side. Other reports on social media say there were more than two vehicles

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual sustained major injuries, and a third person was described as walking wounded.

Two air ambulances were requested, with Wilbur Springs reported as the landing zone. Emergency crews from multiple agencies responded to the incident.

Motorists in the area should expect delays as emergency vehicles and first responders continue to investigate and clear the scene.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.