Head-on Crash on O’Byrne’s Ferry Road in Copperopolis

COPPEROPOLIS, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2026) — A head-on crash happened in Copperopolis Monday on O’Byrne’s Ferry Road between a Toyota pickup truck and a white PG&E work truck, the California Highway Patrol reports.

The two-vehicle collision occurred around 10:05 a.m. on Oct. 12th, the CHP report said. The drivers of a green Toyota pickup truck and a white PG&E work truck were involved, but it’s unknown at this time which driver caused the wreck. One of the motorists was reportedly driving recklessly prior to the collision, the report said.

Paramedics responded to the scene and located at least one person with serious injuries. The injured person was transported to a hospital.

The cause of the crash and liability remains under investigation to determine fault.

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Source: CHP Incident: 0115