![[02-02-2025] Two Women Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-5 Near Red Bluff](https://ak1.to//ipD2y.webp)
A 63-year-old woman from Cottonwood and her female passenger were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Red Bluff on Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m., just north of the Red Bluff Rest Area.
The woman was driving a 2007 Ford Escape northbound when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle veered off the roadway onto the east shoulder of I-5.
The Ford rolled several times, ejecting both occupants. Both sustained fatal injuries at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened under cloudy and rainy conditions.
The investigation is ongoing, and the identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
