California Highway Patrol Seeks Witnesses to Hit and Run Collision

Photo: Media Release Photo | CHP Oroville

The California Highway Patrol, Oroville Area office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit and run collision that occurred on March 20, 2023, at approximately 1755 hours. The incident took place on Forbestown Rd, east of Old Olive Hwy, and involved a silver 2005 Saturn Ion and a white 1990 Dodge pickup.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Party #1, identified as John Doe, was driving the Saturn westbound on Forbestown Rd at a high rate of speed when he allowed the vehicle to cross the double solid yellow line towards the eastbound lane directly into the path of the Dodge, driven by Party #2. Party #2 attempted to swerve to avoid a collision, but the front of the Saturn collided with the front of the Dodge. After the initial impact, the Dodge overturned several times and came to rest on its roof. Party #2 sustained major injuries and had to be extricated from the Dodge before being life-flighted to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Saturn, identified as Party #1, and the right front passenger fled the scene on foot. The passenger was later detained by California Highway Patrol officers; however, Party #1 has not yet been located.

The California Highway Patrol, Oroville Area office, is requesting that any person who witnessed the collision or has information about the driver of the Saturn that fled the scene to contact their office and speak with Officer Vue. The office phone number is (530)538-2700.

The California Highway Patrol reminds the public of the importance of staying at the scene of a collision and providing assistance to injured parties. Leaving the scene of a collision is a serious crime, and those who flee will be held accountable for their actions.

In conclusion, the California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and assistance in identifying the driver of the Saturn involved in the hit and run collision that occurred on March 20, 2023, on Forbestown Rd, east of Old Olive Hwy. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol, Oroville Area office, at (530)538-2700 and speak with Officer Vue.