Car falls into canal in Sutter County fatal crash

Car falls into canal in Sutter County fatal crash highlights a deadly early-morning incident in rural California. Responding to reports of a crash just after 3 a.m. Monday, first responders found a vehicle partially submerged in a canal near the intersection of Pelger Road and Knights Road, based on preliminary incident reports. The car was about 15 feet off the roadway and partially filled with water, close to a bridge over the canal. One fatality was confirmed Monday, and officials are investigating the cause of the crash. The vehicle was extricated by a tow truck before 7 a.m. Local authorities have not cited any additional details in the preliminary record.