Cottonwood, CA (June 6, 2025) — A devastating incident late Saturday night claimed the life of a scooter rider in Cottonwood.

According to reports, a 34-year-old man was traveling southbound on Park Drive when he was struck by a westbound Ford F-250 on Gas Point Road. The collision happened near the intersection around 10 p.m. on May 31. Emergency responders, along with a deputy coroner investigator from the Shasta County Coroner’s Office, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. Despite efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol and the Coroner’s Office have launched an active investigation into the fatal crash. A postmortem examination has been scheduled to assist in determining the cause of death.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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