Wheatland, CA – At least one person was killed early Wednesday morning, February 17, 2026, in a collision involving a vehicle and a train on State Route 65 near Dairy Road, according to CHP Fatal.
The crash was first reported at approximately 2:13 AM as a vehicle-versus-train incident. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office confirmed receiving and relaying the traffic collision call shortly afterward.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. Details regarding how the collision occurred have not yet been released.
At approximately 5:11 a.m., authorities indicated that evidence collection had begun. A tow service was later requested to assist at the scene.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The incident remains under investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
