Mary Choate, 47, killed in collision with front loader on Highway 70 in Butte County, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 09/14/2017 - 7:59am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Sheriff's Office identifies woman killed after crashing into front-end loader

Choate, driving a 2001 Chrysler 300, passed the flagman, struck several traffic cones and drove around a Caltrans truck blocking the lane, according to the CHP. She continued on for about six more miles, ignoring signs and control devices before crashing into a front-end loader parked across the traffic lanes.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Mary Choate
Roadway: 
Highway 70

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