Fatal Crash Involving Big Rig and Two Vehicles Disrupts Highway 99 in Tehama County
The CHP listed a Tuesday crash involving a big rig and two other vehicles on Highway 99 near Dairyville as a fatality, and traffic was reduced to one direction at a time until Caltrans reported the road reopened.
A crash involving a big rig and two other vehicles on Highway 99 near Dairyville in Tehama County was listed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as a fatality on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and caused traffic delays on the route.
What is known
According to KRCR, the crash was reported near Pumpkinland Chocolate Co. on Highway 99. CHP incident logs indicated the big rig went into an orchard and damaged trees. The logs did not identify the person who died, and they did not explain how the crash happened.
Traffic impact
As of 1:44 p.m., the CHP said the southbound lane was closed and traffic was moving one direction at a time, with the northbound lane open. Caltrans also reported northbound traffic reduced to one lane near Electric Avenue. No detour was available, and drivers were advised to use another route. Caltrans reported that the roadway reopened at 2:30 p.m.
Investigation status
The crash remains under investigation. The cause, the identity of the person who died, and the number and condition of any other people involved had not been released in the source report. This article will not speculate on fault.
Source: KRCR News report published Nov. 3, 2026 (updated 4:08 p.m.), citing CHP incident logs and Caltrans. Details may change as authorities release more information.
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