FATAL CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 16 AT COUNTY ROAD 78A

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Friday, September 25, 2026

  By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Friday, September 25, 2026

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BREAKING — Sep 25, 6:56 AM PT
FATAL CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 16 AT COUNTY ROAD 78A
California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on State Route 16 at County Road 78A late Wednesday night. The initial report came in at 11:12 p.m. on September 24.
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Early dispatch notes indicate a traffic collision occurred in the area, with reports mentioning a possible deer involvement, though it remains unclear whether an animal was struck or is still present at the scene. CHP marked the incident with no injuries initially reported, though the designation as "fatal" suggests this status may have changed or was updated as officers arrived and assessed the scene.
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Details remain limited at this early stage. The exact number of vehicles involved, cause of the crash, and any fatality information have not yet been confirmed.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.