Redding, CA (June 12, 2026) – Two people were hurt in a collision between a large SUV and a truck on westbound SR-299 near E Stillwater Way in Redding, California, on Thursday, June 12, beginning around 1:40 p.m.
One male and a second person were injured and remained in their vehicles. The accident left one vehicle on each side of the road, with both ending up in a ditch. A gas leak was reported at the scene.
The westbound lane was blocked by debris, and a roadside sign was struck during the wreck but remained upright. Two tow trucks were called, and additional crews were requested to clear the debris. No fire was reported.
Ages and names were not included in the initial report on the collision. Investigators are working to determine what led to the crash, and further details will be made public as they become available.
We are thinking of both those hurt as they receive the care they need.
What Drivers and First Arrivals Should Know About Gas Leaks After a Crash
A fuel leak at a crash site adds a layer of risk that goes beyond the collision itself. Gasoline is highly flammable, and even a small spark from a damaged vehicle or road debris can create a dangerous situation quickly. That’s why keeping bystanders away from a leaking vehicle is one of the priorities when a fuel leak is reported.
When a vehicle ends up in a ditch after a crash, reaching those inside can be more difficult for emergency units, especially on a two-lane rural highway where space is limited. Injuries that prevent someone from exiting a vehicle, even when the person is not physically trapped, still require prompt attention, since moving without help can sometimes worsen harm already done.
Debris left on a roadway after a two-vehicle crash poses its own risk to passing traffic, which is why lane clearance is treated as a priority even while other response efforts are still underway.
