[05-09-2024] Tehama County, CA – Two People Injured After Pickup Truck Crashed Into Red Bluff Inn on Main Street

Two people were injured after a pickup truck crashed into an inn in Red Bluff on Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2024.

According to the Red Bluff Police Department, the incident was reported at about 3:30 p.m. at the Red Bluff Inn on Main Street.

Investigators said that the driver of a 2002 Chevy S-10, later identified as Ryker K., 25, was involved in a separate disturbance case with a female victim in River Park before driving recklessly across Main Street. 

He then lost control of the pickup, sending it crashing into the Red Bluff Inn, resulting in major damage to two buildings, all the while injuring one person inside. Ryker K. then fled the scene, but he was quickly found by the responding officers just a few blocks away. Police reportedly deployed K9 Max to assist with the arrest. 

The injured person staying at the inn, only identified as a 75-year-old Red Bluff resident, sustained minor injuries after getting hit by the debris when the pickup truck drove through their room. There is no word yet about the victim’s current condition.

The hit-and-run driver also sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital to recover and be evaluated for driving under the influence.

RBPD confirmed that the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Ryker K. has since been arrested on several charges, including felony DUI and felony hit-and-run with injury.