![[10-27-2024] 3-Year-Old Killed, Multiple Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on Greenhorn Ranch Road](https://ak1.to//sEfQ.webp)
A single-vehicle crash left a 3-year-old passenger dead and others injured on Greenhorn Ranch Road near State Route 70 in Quincy, Plumas County, late Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The collision occurred just before midnight when 40-year-old Ingrid B., driving a 2003 Ford northbound with four passengers—three children aged 2, 3, and 9, and a 12-year-old—unexpectedly swerved onto the shoulder, hitting a tree on the passenger side.
All occupants sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe, while the 3-year-old tragically suffered fatal injuries. CHP noted that at least one occupant was not properly restrained at the time of the crash.
CHP confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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.
