The crash was reported at approximately 2:16 a.m. on southbound Highway 65, just north of Riosa Road.
Sheridan, CA – One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision that left Highway 65 blocked early Sunday morning in Placer County, according to a California Highway Patrol incident log.
The crash was reported at approximately 2:16 a.m. on southbound Highway 65, just north of Riosa Road.
CHP said a black Honda Odyssey and a tan Toyota were involved in the collision.
Dispatch information indicated that seven people were inside one of the vehicles and that occupants were trapped following the collision.
Emergency crews responded, and one person was confirmed dead at the scene. The name of the deceased party was not immediately released.
The Toyota sustained major front-end damage and was smoking after the crash.
Highway 65 was completely blocked as authorities investigated and crews cleared the wreckage. The northbound and southbound lanes were reopened by approximately 5:14 a.m.
The crash remains under investigation.