A 72-year-old woman died after she was struck by a semi-truck while trying to cross Antelope Boulevard in Red Bluff, California, on the afternoon of Monday, September 14, 2026. Police said the woman attempted to cross the street in front of the eastbound truck around 4:30 p.m. near the 400 block of Antelope Boulevard. The truck driver applied the brakes but was unable to stop in time, striking the pedestrian. Emergency crews performed life-saving measures at the scene and rushed her to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
According to krcrtv.com, the Red Bluff Police Department said alcohol, drugs and speed did not appear to be factors in the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing. No citations have been announced against the truck driver, and authorities have not released the names of those involved. A second report from actionnewsnow.com confirmed the woman was transported to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. No road closures were reported in connection with the crash.
