Loomis, CA – On the morning of Saturday, August 15, 2026, a two-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Marlowe Skar, 82, of Lincoln, according to FOX40.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident took place around 9:30 AM at the intersection of Sierra College Boulevard and King Road.
Authorities said Skar sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office formally identified him following his death. Deputies remained at the scene for several hours while investigating.
Sierra College Boulevard was closed between Delmar Avenue and Bankhead Road, while King Road was closed between Bankhead Road and Delmar Avenue, before reopening within about an hour.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Placer County Car Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law follows the principle of comparative negligence. This means that even if a driver is found partially at fault for an accident, their surviving family members may still pursue compensation if the negligence of another party contributed to the crash. Investigators with California law enforcement examine the actions of both drivers involved to determine what role each may have played.
Regardless of the findings, Skar’s family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can provide the family with compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium, and other damages related to the fatal accident.
Placer County Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, at Sierra College Boulevard and King Road, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
