MARYSVILLE, Yuba County, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 — Two people were hurt Saturday morning, October 24, in a two-vehicle crash at Hammonton Smartville Road and Griffith Avenue near Marysville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 9:15 a.m. and involved a gray Saturn and a second vehicle. Dispatch logs reviewed by this outlet show the Saturn's involvement was noted early in the call, though the other vehicle was not identified in released information.
One vehicle, described in CHP logs as a gray Tahoe, reportedly ended up about 30 feet off the roadway, and a tow truck was requested to remove it. Investigators also flagged a hazard left in the road from the crash. The California Highway Patrol classified the collision as causing minor injuries.
A family member of one occupant reportedly arrived at the scene and tried to assist before emergency crews took over.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We wish those injured a full recovery.
More Crash News from Yuba County
This crash happened at Hammonton Smartville Road and Griffith Avenue in Marysville, CA. For other recent crashes near Marysville, CA, visit our Yuba County accident news page.
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Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
Taking eyes or attention off the road for even a few seconds reduces a driver's ability to react to sudden hazards, such as a vehicle slowing or turning ahead. This is true at intersections and rural road crossings alike.
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Wet pavement, poor visibility, or uneven shoulders can make it harder to stop in time or stay in a lane, especially at higher-speed rural intersections like the one involved here.
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