[07-23-2026] Sutter County, CA – Family of Six Injured After Chain-Reaction Crash Sends Vehicle Into Canal

A family of six was injured after a chain-reaction crash sent their vehicle off the roadway and into a canal in Sutter County on Thursday evening, July 23, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. near West Riego Road and Pacific Avenue.

Authorities said a Honda Odyssey traveling eastbound on Riego Road sideswiped a westbound semi-truck. Following the initial impact, the Honda lost control, crossed into the westbound lanes, and collided head-on with a Toyota Sienna carrying a family of six.

The impact forced the Toyota off the roadway and into a nearby canal. The Toyota driver, the father of the family, suffered major injuries, while the other occupants, including children, sustained minor injuries.

The Honda Odyssey driver was also injured, though the extent of those injuries was not released. The semi-truck driver was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing.

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