06/07/2026
FORESTHILL, California — Fatal Head-On Collision Reported Near Lake Clementine Road
Start Time: 5:49 p.m.
Updated Sunday 1:15pm
🚨 UPDATE 12:01AM ROADWAY OPEN 🚨
Foresthill Road was the site of a fatal head-on collision approximately 2 to 3 miles east of the bridge.
🚩 2 patients were initially reported in critical condition along with a 3rd person, sadly an obvious fatality (on scanner at time of call). A 4th patient w moderate injuries was mentioned later, presumably a total of 4 souls.
🔺 One fatality has been confirmed (from scanner, in Corolla)
🔺 One infant was transported Code 3 (ground ambulance, later reported ok, unconfirmed by PCN)
🔺 One additional adult patient sustained minor to moderate injuries, xported by ground ambulance
🔺 One adult patient xported by (air) ambulance, is in critical but stable condition
👉Extrication operations were completed at approximately 6:15 p.m.
👉 Person in Tacoma was trapped
🔺 One driver has been arrested (Tacoma crossed over yellows, presumed DUI)
6/7 1:00pm A Foresthill family has lost a daughter, the mom is fighting for her life.
ROAD CLOSURES:
🚧 Foresthill Road remains closed at Lincoln Way.
🚧 Old Foresthill Road remains blocked by State Parks personnel.
🚧 Both access routes are expected to remain closed while the investigation continues.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. CHP and emergency personnel remain on scene conducting their investigation.
Update Time: 6:08 p.m.
Emergency crews responded Saturday evening to a reported fatal traffic collision on Foresthill Road near the intersection of Lake Clementine Road, east of Auburn.
According to CHP traffic logs, the crash involved two silver vehicles in a head-on collision. Initial reports indicated a Toyota Tacoma and another silver sedan were involved. The collision was reported at approximately 5:49 p.m.
Radio traffic and incident updates indicate the crash occurred approximately 2 to 3 miles east of the bridge area on Foresthill Road. Gold Valley Fire was requested to the scene, and multiple units responded.
By 6:04 p.m., the Placer County Coroner had been requested to the scene, and the incident was upgraded to a fatality investigation.
Traffic delays should be expected in the area as emergency personnel conduct their investigation.
This is a developing incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Information is based on initial emergency dispatch traffic and CHP logs. Details may change as the investigation continues.
