Rancho Cordova, CA – In the late afternoon of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a head-on collision resulted in the death of one person and caused major injuries to two others, according to ABC10, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash occurred shortly after 4:30 PM at the intersection of Grant Line Road and White Rock Road.
According to investigators, a red Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound on Grant Line Road before it collided head-on with a tan Subaru Impreza that was heading southbound in the opposite lane.
The male driver of the Hyundai died at the scene. A boy who was riding as a passenger in the Hyundai, along with the driver of the Subaru, sustained serious injuries and both were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Emergency responders found both vehicles in the roadway with significant front-end damage. The airbags in both cars had deployed, and parties were initially reported as trapped inside. Witnesses observed flames coming from underneath one of the vehicles, and both the Sacramento Fire Department and towing services were dispatched.
Road closures were implemented in the area as a result of the crash, with both directions of Grant Line Road temporarily closed near White Rock Road while authorities conducted their investigation and cleared the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not confirmed whether alcohol or drugs played a role in 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.
