California

Christopher Merle Watson Killed in Accident at Hwy 299 and John F. Kennedy Memorial Dr in Redding, CA

Published on: August 22, 2022

Date of Accident
August 18, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Christopher Merle Watson
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

14412 J F Kennedy Memorial Rd, Redding, CA 96001, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 299 and John F. Kennedy Memorial Dr in Redding, CA on August 18th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. According to investigators, a passenger vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a semi-truck after the car allegedly crossed into the path of the semi-truck. The truck caught fire in the collision and 46-year-old Christopher Merle Watson suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 299 and John F. Kennedy Memorial Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided head-on with another vehicle

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