Placerville, CA: At Least 1 Killed in Fiery Crash on Highway 50 near Five Mile Road
At Least 1 Killed in Placerville Collision on Highway 50 near Five Mile Road
Placerville, California (July 17, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a fiery car collision that happened Friday afternoon in Placerville, leaving at least one person dead.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck transpired at around 4:51 p.m. on eastbound Highway 50 near Five Mile Road.
A Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck collided with a white Audi under unclear circumstances.
The impact sent the Audi into a ditch where it caught fire.
At least one person died in the collision, authorities said. The identity of the deceased was not immediately established.
Authorities are collecting more information to establish the cause of the collision.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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