Burney, CA – On the night of Friday, May 2, 2025, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash resulted in fatal injuries to one person, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the incident took place around 11:03 PM near the intersection of Clark Creek Road and Bird Flat Road, on private property.
Emergency medical services and the fire department were dispatched immediately after the call was received. Responding units from the Burney California Fire Station and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department reported a confirmed fatality at the scene shortly after arrival.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released pending coroner notification and family notification, was operating an ATV when the collision occurred.
The Shasta County Coroner’s Office was contacted, and arrangements were made to recover the body. The vehicle involved was released to family members several hours later.
Further details, including the cause of the crash and whether any other individuals were involved, remain under investigation by local authorities. No foul play is suspected at this time, and the area was cleared by early morning.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
