A suspected DUI head-on crash on Foresthill Road in Placer County on Saturday, June 7, 2026, left one person dead and two others injured, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision involved a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Tacoma on Foresthill Road between Lincoln Way and Old Foresthill Road near Auburn. The driver of the Tacoma was hospitalized with major injuries and arrested on suspicion of DUI. If you lost a loved one or were hurt by an impaired driver, our Sacramento-area car accident attorneys can explain your rights.
What Happened on Foresthill Road in Placer County?
One person was killed and two were injured in a head-on crash between a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Tacoma. The California Highway Patrol reported that three people were inside the Corolla; one occupant died at the scene, and a child who was properly restrained in a car seat was unharmed. The Tacoma driver was taken to a hospital with major injuries and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Foresthill Road was closed between Lincoln Way and Old Foresthill Road while the investigation continued, and the victim's identity has not yet been released. Families navigating a sudden loss can learn how a wrongful death claim works in California.
Our Thoughts Are With the Family
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life in this crash. A sudden loss on a road so close to home leaves a grief that no words can ease, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected — including the injured driver and the young child who survived. We also recognize the first responders who worked the scene that evening.
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