Young Berkeley Man and Woman Lost Their Lives in SR-89 Head on Collision Yesterday

Truckee, CA…From the Truckee CHP Office…A 20 year old Berkeley resident was traveling northbound on State Route 89 south, just north of Cabin Creek Road. A 45 year old Fernley resident was traveling southbound on State Route 89 south, just north of Cabin Creek Road. For reasons still under investigation, the northbound vehicle entered into the southbound lane of State Route 89 south and struck the southbound vehicle head on.

No additional vehicles were involved in this collision. The driver of the northbound vehicle and his passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. The driver of the southbound vehicle suffered from minor injuries only.

No alcohol or drug use is suspected at this time.”

Our prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased and also the first responders who worked this incident.

Full Details in the release below