A Pontiac Firebird was northbound on when it crashed into a propane truck.

Auburn Crash
1 Killed in Auburn Crash on Highway 49 near Joerger Road

Placer County, CA. – One person was killed in a car crash near in Placer County on Monday morning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 49 near Joerger Road at around 6 a.m.

A Pontiac Firebird was northbound on Highway 49 when it crashed into a propane truck.

The Pontiac driver was killed in the accident.

The name of the deceased person was not immediately disclosed.

The truck driver stayed at the accident scene and cooperated with the police.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.