[11-06-2026] Shasta County, CA – Woman Killed, Driver Injured in Suspected DUI Crash East of Redding

A 36-year-old woman was killed, and a pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries in a suspected DUI crash on Highway 44 east of Redding on Friday night, November 6, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported at around 11:00 p.m. on westbound Highway 44, east of Shasta View Drive.

Investigators said Anthony C., 29, of Palo Cedro, was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck when he struck the rear of a 2010 Honda Accord carrying two occupants.

The impact caused the Honda to leave the highway and crash into a structure on the north side of the roadway. Anthony pulled over and waited for authorities to arrive, CHP said.

The Honda’s driver, identified as 44-year-old Ay S. of Redding, managed to exit the vehicle after the collision. Emergency responders had to extricate his 36-year-old female passenger, also from Redding.

Despite life-saving efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released her identity.

CHP reported that neither Ay nor his passenger was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Ay was not injured, while Anthony sustained minor injuries.

Investigators suspect alcohol contributed to the collision. Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and second-degree murder.

According to the Shasta County Jail website, Anthony was being held on $750,000 bail.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash.

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