Plumas County, CA – On the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026, a three-vehicle head-on collision resulted in the death of Danny Price, 63, of Loyalton, in the community of Vinton, according to KCRA, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:17 AM on State Route 70 near Ede Street, east of Quincy.
Authorities said the driver of a Ford F-150 crossed from the westbound lane into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding with a Ford Explorer. The Explorer spun out into a dirt shoulder following the initial impact. The F-150 continued and struck Price’s Dodge Dart, which was traveling behind the Explorer. Two of the three vehicles came to rest off the roadway while one remained on the road.
Price was found trapped inside his vehicle and was extricated by fire personnel and CHP officers. He was airlifted to a hospital by CareFlight helicopter, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
The driver of the Ford F-150 sustained a severe leg injury and was transported by ground ambulance to Renown Regional Medical Center. The driver of the Explorer and family members in the vehicle sought medical evaluation independently.
Both lanes of State Route 70 were shut down to facilitate the helicopter landing while emergency personnel attended to those injured, with the roadway cleared at approximately 12:36 PM. Three tow trucks were requested for the vehicles involved.
Investigators determined that alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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 Car Accident Lawyer
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.
