A driver was killed, and a passenger was injured in a rollover crash on Highway 65 near Dairy Road, about a mile north of Wheatland, on Thursday afternoon, February 27, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol’s Yuba-Sutter office, the accident occurred just after noon when a reddish-orange Toyota Tacoma veered onto the right shoulder of Highway 65.
The driver reportedly made a sharp turn, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times before coming to rest on its roof just off the two-lane roadway.
The driver, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of family by the Yuba County Coroner’s Office, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the Tacoma sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Highway 65 was closed for about two hours as emergency responders attended to the scene and cleared the wreckage.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the CHP.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
