Willows, CA – On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a fatal traffic collision involving a truck and a motorcycle occurred at the intersection of West Sycamore Street and North Culver Street, according to CHP Fatal.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:35 PM after reports of a truck versus motorcycle collision. Upon arrival, responders confirmed the crash involved significant injuries and immediately began emergency operations.
Due to the severity of the incident, authorities closed the roadway to secure the area and allow first responders to perform lifesaving and investigative procedures. Flight care was requested as part of the response, a step typically taken when injuries are considered critical and rapid medical transport may be required.
Incident records later identified the motorcycle as an older-model Honda trail bike. A rotation tow request was initiated to remove the motorcycle from the roadway once emergency response efforts and on-scene documentation were completed.
The collision was classified as a fatality. Officials have not released the identity of the victim, and no additional information regarding contributing factors or the sequence of events leading up to the crash has been made public.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence, document the scene, and assess roadway conditions at the time of the collision.
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