Three people were injured in a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver on SR-70 near Rush Creek in the Feather River Canyon, Plumas County, on Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 6:49 a.m., dispatch received a report of a reckless driver in a dark green Acura swerving and driving in the wrong lane along SR-70.
An officer was dispatched to intercept the vehicle, but before arriving, a call was received at 6:58 a.m. reporting a head-on collision involving the same Acura.
The crash occurred when 53-year-old Jeremy G. of Oakdale, CA, entered a blind curve while traveling the wrong way and collided head-on with a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a 62-year-old man from Quincy, CA. A female passenger was also in the Acura at the time of the crash.
All three individuals sustained injuries and were airlifted to Enloe Medical Center. Both vehicles sustained major damage and were removed from the roadway.
The CHP is continuing to investigate the crash and plans to file charges against Jeremy G. for reckless driving resulting in injury.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.