Tambo, CA – On the evening of Friday, July 11, 2025, a head-on collision on Highway 70 resulted in two deaths and left four others, including two children, with serious injuries, according to KCRA, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 5:15 PM near the intersection of Highway 70 and Boyer Road, north of Marysville.
According to investigators, a Toyota traveling southbound on Highway 70 lost control and veered into oncoming traffic, striking a northbound Honda. Responding officers found both vehicles heavily damaged, with multiple occupants inside.
The driver of the Honda, identified as a 41-year-old man from Roseville, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 34-year-old woman in the same vehicle was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Two children in the Honda, a 4-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, were also injured. The boy was reported to be in critical condition, while the girl sustained less severe but still serious injuries. Both children were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
The occupants of the Toyota were identified as an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, both from Brentwood. They were hospitalized with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. CHP has not confirmed whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the incident. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
California Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
