Nevada City, CA – In the early morning of Thursday, April 17, 2025, a single-vehicle collision resulted in a fatality, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the incident occurred around 4:08 AM near State Route 20 and Scotts Flat Road.
Initial calls indicated a vehicle fire, with one witness reporting a tree on fire. Fire crews arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Further investigation confirmed that the vehicle had collided with a tree.
At approximately 4:45 AM, the Nevada County Coroner’s Office was notified, and CHP later confirmed the incident as a fatality. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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.
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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.
