[04-06-2026] Nevada County, CA – Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured in Crash in Grass Valley

A man was killed, and a woman critically injured in a high-speed crash in Grass Valley, Nevada County, on Monday night, April 6, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. when a 2022 Tesla Model S, driven by a 37-year-old man from Washington State, was traveling eastbound on Banner Lava Cap Road near Forest View Drive.

CHP reports suggest the driver may have been traveling too fast for a curve, causing the vehicle to slide off the road and crash into a large tree. The car caught fire, and firefighters took a long time to extinguish the flames.

The driver, whose legs were pinned under the dashboard, was pronounced dead at the scene. The female passenger was able to escape the vehicle but was found unconscious about 20 feet away. She was airlifted to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, where she underwent surgery for serious internal injuries and remains in critical condition.

Both occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. CHP is investigating whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident.

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