Street View of State Route 162 east of County Road 304 in Willows, CA. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Date & time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m. (CHP log shows 11:41 a.m.)
LOCATION
State Route 162 east of County Road 304, Willows, CA
VICTIM
Who was hurt: a 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed; the pickup driver had minor injuries
ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures: Caltrans closed the road and used one-way traffic control during the investigation
INVESTIGATION
Investigation status: CHP investigating; the pickup driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked on a murder charge
A 67-year-old motorcyclist died after a head-on collision on State Route 162 east of County Road 304 in Willows, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. A pickup truck traveling eastbound allegedly crossed the center line into the westbound lane and struck the motorcycle. The rider was ejected and was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup driver suffered minor injuries.
According to KRCR, the California Highway Patrol determined the 26-year-old pickup driver was under the influence, and he was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail on a murder charge. KRCR reports the crash is still under investigation. A CHP incident log also shows Caltrans closed the roadway and used one-way traffic control while officers took measurements and recovered the vehicles. Any charges are allegations, and the driver is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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@KRCRTV · Oct 3, 2026
1 dead, 1 in custody after head-on crash on State Route 162 in Willows
California Vehicle Code 21651 and related rules require drivers to stay on their side of the roadway and not cross into opposing traffic. A driver who crosses the center line and causes a head-on collision may be found negligent. Injured people and families of those killed may be able to pursue a civil claim in addition to any criminal case.
California Vehicle Code 23152 prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Evidence of impairment can matter in a civil case. Under California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60, certain family members may bring a wrongful death claim, and Beverly Law works on a no fee unless we win basis.
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