CHP Arrests Man in Deadly DUI Head-On Collision on Highway 162

Chico Redding, CA, October 3, 2026 — A man has been arrested by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in connection with a fatal head-on collision that occurred on Highway 162 in Glenn County. The incident, which involved driving under the influence (DUI), resulted in a fatality.

Details regarding the specific date and time of the collision were not immediately available. The CHP is investigating the circumstances that led to the head-on crash on Highway 162, a route traversing Glenn County. The arrest followed the discovery that the collision was linked to a DUI incident.

The nature of the injuries sustained by those involved and the identity of the deceased have not been publicly disclosed. Information pertaining to the specific charges filed against the arrested individual was also not provided in the initial report.

Authorities from the California Highway Patrol confirmed the arrest in relation to the deadly crash. Further details about the ongoing investigation, including the sequence of events and any additional parties involved, are expected to be released as they become available. The investigation remains active as the CHP works to piece together the full scope of the incident.

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