Placer County, CA – In the early hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, a single-vehicle collision in which a car struck a redwood tree resulted in fatal injuries to 18-year-old Keven Garcia of Roseville and 19-year-old Kai Gini of Granite Bay, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 3:15 AM near Eureka Road east of Bridle Path Lane in Granite Bay.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office, serving as the county coroner, later identified the victims. It was not immediately clear which of the two was driving at the time of the crash.
Investigators said the driver of a 2022 BMW M3 was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed when the vehicle veered off the north side of the road and collided with a redwood tree. The impact split the car in half. The driver and front-seat passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene by responding fire personnel.
CHP officials said drugs or alcohol may have been factors in the collision. The roadway remained closed for approximately four hours while emergency responders cleared the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and there were no additional injuries reported. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Auburn CHP Area Office.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
Passenger Liability
Driver liability insurance covers both those outside the vehicle and passengers inside. While it can be emotionally difficult to file a Personal Injury claim against someone close to the victim, the financial challenges after an accident can be overwhelming.
A skilled personal injury attorney can help families pursue proper compensation for their loss by handling these legal complexities and negotiating with insurance companies, who always try to reduce payouts on claims they cannot deny.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
