{"id":46409,"date":"2023-08-06T20:35:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T20:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/?p=46409"},"modified":"2026-04-29T01:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:19:32","slug":"deadly-head-on-collision-on-highway-149-2-dead-3-critically-injured-in-oroville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/deadly-head-on-collision-on-highway-149-2-dead-3-critically-injured-in-oroville\/","title":{"rendered":"Colisi\u00f3n frontal mortal en la Autopista 149: 2 muertos, 3 heridos en estado cr\u00edtico en Oroville"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- =========================\n     LOCAL ACCIDENT NEWS ARTICLE \u2013 SCRANTON LAW FIRM\n     REBUILD: Legacy Accident Article\n     ========================= -->\n\n<!--\n========================================\nSEO META \u2014 COPY INTO YOAST \/ RANKMATH\n========================================\nMETA TITLE (60 chars):\nDeadly Head-On Collision on Highway 149 \u2014 2 Dead, 3 Critical\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION (155 chars):\nA head-on crash on Highway 149 near Oroville killed two Ford Ranger occupants and critically injured three Jetta occupants, including a 3-year-old, on Aug. 6, 2023.\n\nSUGGESTED SLUG:\ndeadly-head-on-collision-on-highway-149-2-dead-3-critically-injured-in-oroville\n\nSUGGESTED TAGS:\noroville accidents, Highway 149 head-on crash, Butte County fatal collision, wrong-way driver oroville, wrongful death lawyer, car accident lawyer, CHP investigation\n\nPOST ID: 46409\n========================================\n-->\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"Deadly Head-On Collision on Highway 149: 2 Dead, 3 Critically Injured in Oroville\",\n      \"description\": \"A black Volkswagen Jetta crossed the center median on Highway 149 near Oroville on August 6, 2023, striking a green Ford Ranger head-on. 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} }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"slf-news-article\">\n  <section class=\"slf-news-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-hero-wrap\">\n      <nav class=\"slf-news-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span>&rsaquo;<\/span>\n        <a href=\"\/local-accident-news\/\">Local Accident News<\/a><span>&rsaquo;<\/span>\n        <span>Deadly Head-On Collision on Highway 149: 2 Dead, 3 Critically Injured in Oroville<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n      <div class=\"slf-news-meta\">\n        <span class=\"slf-news-type fatal\">Fatal Crash<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-date\">August 6, 2023<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-location\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Highway 149 near Oroville, Butte County, CA\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h1>Deadly Head-On Collision on Highway 149: 2 Dead, 3 Critically Injured in Oroville<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"slf-news-summary\">Two people were killed and three others critically injured on the afternoon of August 6, 2023, when a black Volkswagen Jetta crossed the center dirt median on Highway 149 near Oroville and collided head-on with a green Ford Ranger. The Jetta driver, 25-year-old Dangelo Charles of Sacramento, was arrested at the scene. A 3-year-old child from Paradise was among the critically injured.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\"><h2>Incident Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Head-on collision \u2014 wrong-way driver crossed center median<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Highway 149 near Oroville, Butte County, California<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">August 6, 2023<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Time<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Afternoon<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicle 1<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Black Volkswagen Jetta \u2014 driven by Dangelo Charles, 25, of Sacramento<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicle 2<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Green Ford Ranger \u2014 traveling opposite direction<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatalities<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">Two occupants of the Ford Ranger killed (identities not released)<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Critical<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">Dangelo Charles (25), Fayth Mccan-Bush (22), unnamed 3-year-old from Paradise<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Arrest<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Dangelo Charles arrested at the scene<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Investigation<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Whether drugs or alcohol were involved was under investigation \u2014 CHP investigating<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-map-header\"><h3>Crash Area<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-embed\">\n        <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyBFw0Qbyq9zTFTd-tUY6dZWTgaQzuU17R8&#038;q=Highway+149+Oroville+CA\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map showing Highway 149 near Oroville, Butte County, California\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-footer\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Highway+149+Oroville+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 3v2h3.59l-9.83 9.83 1.41 1.41L19 6.41V10h2V3h-7zm-2 16H5V5h7V3H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2v-7h-2v7h-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Open in Google Maps\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <article class=\"slf-news-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n\n      <h2>What Happened on Highway 149 Near Oroville<\/h2>\n      <p>On the afternoon of August 6, 2023, a black Volkswagen Jetta driven by 25-year-old Dangelo Charles of Sacramento was traveling on Highway 149 near Oroville in Butte County when it crossed the center dirt median and entered oncoming traffic. The Jetta struck a green Ford Ranger traveling the opposite direction head-on. The force of the collision was devastating.<\/p>\n      <p>Both occupants of the Ford Ranger were killed. Their identities were not publicly released at the time of reporting. Three occupants of the Volkswagen Jetta sustained critical injuries: the driver, Dangelo Charles; 22-year-old passenger Fayth Mccan-Bush; and an unnamed 3-year-old child from Paradise, California.<\/p>\n      <p>The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the crash. Charles was arrested at the scene. At the time of public reporting, investigators had not yet determined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. No subsequent public reporting located for this rebuild provided additional details about the final investigation outcome or the conditions of the critically injured occupants.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>The Extreme Danger of Head-On Collisions<\/h2>\n      <p>Head-on collisions are among the deadliest types of motor vehicle crashes. When two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, the combined speed of both vehicles magnifies the force of impact far beyond what occurs in a rear-end or sideswipe crash. Even on a two-lane highway, the closing speed in a head-on can easily exceed 100 miles per hour if both vehicles are traveling at or near the posted limit. The resulting forces are often unsurvivable for one or both vehicles&#8217; occupants.<\/p>\n      <p>According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, head-on crashes account for a disproportionate share of traffic fatalities nationwide despite being relatively uncommon compared to other crash types. The risk is especially high on rural highways where opposing lanes of traffic may be separated only by a painted line or, as in this case, a narrow dirt median rather than a physical barrier.<\/p>\n      <p>When a driver crosses into oncoming traffic, the occupants of the vehicle struck head-on have virtually no opportunity to avoid the crash. The victims in the oncoming lane bear no responsibility for the collision, which is a critical factor in both criminal proceedings and civil liability claims that follow.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>When a 3-Year-Old Child Is Among the Victims<\/h2>\n      <p>The presence of a critically injured 3-year-old child in the Jetta adds a deeply tragic dimension to this crash. Young children are particularly vulnerable in high-speed collisions because their bodies are still developing, and even properly installed car seats may not fully protect against the extreme forces generated in a head-on crash. Injuries sustained by young children can have lifelong consequences, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, and internal organ injuries that may not be immediately apparent.<\/p>\n      <p>Under California law, a child injured in a crash caused by another party&#8217;s negligence \u2014 or by a driver whose reckless behavior led to the collision \u2014 has legal rights to compensation that are separate from any claims brought by adult passengers or the driver. A parent or guardian typically files on the child&#8217;s behalf, and the statute of limitations may be extended in cases involving minors, though consulting an attorney promptly is still critical to preserving evidence and meeting procedural deadlines.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Legal Options for Victims and Families<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Wrongful Death Claims for the Ford Ranger Occupants&#8217; Families<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>The families of the two Ford Ranger occupants who were killed may have grounds for a <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a> against the at-fault driver and potentially other liable parties. These claims can seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of the deceased&#8217;s expected income and financial contributions to the household, and the immeasurable loss of love, companionship, moral support, and guidance that a family member&#8217;s death causes. When a driver crosses into oncoming traffic and kills innocent occupants of another vehicle, liability is typically clear.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Personal Injury Claims for Critically Injured Passengers<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>Fayth Mccan-Bush and the 3-year-old child from Paradise, both critically injured passengers in the Jetta, may have separate <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">personal injury claims<\/a>. Passengers are almost never at fault in a crash, and critically injured individuals in head-on collisions often face extensive hospitalization, multiple surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and permanent disabilities. The medical expenses alone can be catastrophic, and future care costs must be accounted for in any legal claim.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Investigating Drugs, Alcohol, and Other Contributing Factors<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>CHP was investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in this crash. If impairment is confirmed, it could support claims for punitive damages in a civil lawsuit \u2014 damages designed to punish the at-fault party for especially reckless or egregious behavior. Additionally, a thorough investigation may examine whether the highway&#8217;s center median design was adequate, whether signage or rumble strips could have prevented a crossover, and whether any other parties bear responsibility.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Time Limits Apply to California Crash Claims<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>California law generally allows two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Claims involving government entities \u2014 such as those related to highway design or maintenance \u2014 have much shorter deadlines, sometimes as little as six months. Because this crash occurred in August 2023, anyone affected should consult an attorney as soon as possible to understand whether their claim window remains open.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>Highway 149 and Butte County Traffic Safety<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2 Killed<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Both occupants of the Ford Ranger were killed when a Volkswagen Jetta crossed the center median and struck them head-on on Highway 149 near Oroville.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Public reporting on the August 6, 2023 Highway 149 crash<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">3 Critical<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Three people in the Jetta were critically injured, including the driver, a 22-year-old passenger, and a 3-year-old child from Paradise.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Public reporting on the August 6, 2023 Highway 149 crash<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Head-On = Deadliest<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Head-on collisions account for roughly 10% of all fatal crashes nationally but produce some of the highest per-crash fatality rates of any collision type.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">IIHS \/ NHTSA fatal crash data<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Rural Roads at Risk<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Rural two-lane highways like Highway 149 are disproportionately represented in head-on collision fatalities due to limited physical separation between opposing lanes of traffic.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Office of Traffic Safety<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What happened in the head-on collision on Highway 149 near Oroville on August 6, 2023?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">On the afternoon of August 6, 2023, a black Volkswagen Jetta driven by 25-year-old Dangelo Charles of Sacramento crossed the center dirt median on Highway 149 near Oroville and struck a green Ford Ranger traveling in the opposite direction head-on. Both occupants of the Ford Ranger were killed. Three people in the Jetta, including Charles, a 22-year-old woman, and a 3-year-old child, were critically injured.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">How many people were killed in the Highway 149 crash near Oroville?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Two people were killed in the crash. Both were occupants of the green Ford Ranger that was struck head-on by the Volkswagen Jetta. Their identities were not publicly released at the time of reporting.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Was the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta arrested after the Highway 149 crash?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. Dangelo Charles, 25, of Sacramento, the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta, was arrested at the scene by the California Highway Patrol. Whether drugs or alcohol were involved was under investigation at the time of the report.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can families pursue wrongful death claims after a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver in California?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. When a fatal crash is caused by a driver who crossed into oncoming traffic, surviving family members of the victims may pursue wrongful death claims. These claims can seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. If drugs or alcohol are found to be a factor, punitive damages may also be available.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-related\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\">\n      <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n        <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Guidance for families who have lost a loved one in a preventable head-on collision or other fatal crash in California.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Legal support for drivers and 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