Suspected DUI driver causes deadly collision in Placer County - AOL

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Auburn, California
Foresthill Road between Lincoln Way and Old Foresthill Road
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Incident type
DUI, Crash

Summary

Dui Crash Auburn California in Auburn, California: A head‐on collision involving a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Tacoma occurred on Foresthill Road between Lincoln Way and Old Foresthill Road around 5:45 p.m. The front passenger of the Corolla was declared dead at the scene, while the driver suffered major injuries and was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital. A two‐year‐old child in a car seat was uninjured. CHP determined the Tacoma driver was at fault and is suspected of driving under the influence; he was arrested and treated for moderate to major injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

Suspected DUI driver causes deadly collision in Placer County - AOL

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