Lincoln man killed in head-on collision on Nicolaus Road in Placer County

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Placer, California
Nicolaus Road near Canal Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Placer California in Placer, California: A 61-year-old Lincoln man was killed Thursday in a head-on collision in Placer County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man was driving a Toyota Camry west on Nicolaus Road when it collided head-on with an eastbound Tesla Model 3 near Canal Road. CHP officers from the Auburn office responded about 3 p.m. and a preliminary investigation determined the Toyota crossed the double yellow lines, causing the collision. The Toyota driver suffered fatal injuries and his identity had not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
61-year-old Lincoln man At-fault party

Original reporting

Head-on collision on Nicolaus Road kills Lincoln resident | Sacramento Bee

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