{"id":94201,"date":"2026-06-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T12:00:00","slug":"auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- =========================\n     LOCAL ACCIDENT NEWS ARTICLE - SCRANTON LAW FIRM\n     NEW DRAFT: Auburn DUI head-on fatal, Foresthill Road, passenger killed, 2-year-old unhurt, June 7, 2026\n     ========================= -->\n\n<!--\nMETA TITLE:\nPassenger Killed in Auburn DUI Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road; 2-Year-Old in Struck Car Not Hurt\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION:\nA DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.\n\nSUGGESTED SLUG:\nauburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\n-->\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\",\n      \"description\": \"A passenger riding in a Toyota Tacoma was killed Saturday on Foresthill Road in Auburn when the truck's driver, suspected of driving under the influence, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota Corolla head-on. The Corolla's driver was airlifted with major injuries. A 2-year-old child riding in the Corolla was not injured. The Tacoma driver received hospital treatment and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The suspect's name and the identity of the passenger killed have not been released. Formal charges are pending. The California Highway Patrol Auburn area office is investigating, with Officer Mike Hamilton as the reporting officer. The incident occurred June 7, 2026.\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-06-07T12:00:00-07:00\",\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-06-09T00:00:00-07:00\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Scranton Law Firm\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/#organization\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Scranton Law Firm\",\n        \"logo\": {\n          \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/#organization\"\n      },\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/\"\n      },\n      \"keywords\": [\n        \"Foresthill Road DUI crash Auburn\",\n        \"Auburn Placer County head-on collision\",\n        \"DUI wrongful death California\",\n        \"Placer County fatal crash 2026\",\n        \"Toyota Tacoma Toyota Corolla crash Auburn\",\n        \"CHP Auburn DUI arrest\",\n        \"California DUI punitive damages Civil Code 3294\",\n        \"wrongful death lawyer Placer County\"\n      ],\n      \"about\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Place\",\n          \"name\": \"Foresthill Road, Auburn, Placer County, CA\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 1,\n          \"name\": \"Home\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 2,\n          \"name\": \"Local Accident News\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/local-accident-news\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 3,\n          \"name\": \"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can the family of the passenger killed file a wrongful death claim before the DUI criminal case is resolved?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A civil wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 is entirely separate from any criminal proceedings. Families do not need to wait for charges to be formally filed, for the suspect to be arraigned, or for a verdict to be reached before consulting an attorney or beginning a civil case. The two tracks run on separate timelines and under different standards. The civil burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, which is lower than the criminal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Acting early matters because critical evidence, including the suspect vehicle's event data recorder, toxicology records, dashcam footage from nearby vehicles, and any cell phone data, can become unavailable within days or weeks.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can the injured Corolla driver and the 2-year-old both bring claims separate from the family of the passenger who was killed?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. The claims are legally separate and may be pursued at the same time. The family of the passenger killed in the Tacoma has a wrongful death claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 and a survival claim under section 377.30. The driver of the Corolla, who was airlifted with major injuries, has an independent personal injury claim for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. The 2-year-old child, who was reportedly not injured, may have a future claim depending on whether any harm from the collision becomes apparent over time. Under Code of Civil Procedure section 352, the statute of limitations for a minor's personal injury claim is tolled until the child turns 18, giving additional time to evaluate any future impact.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What are punitive damages and can they be recovered in a DUI crash case in California?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Punitive damages are damages awarded on top of compensatory damages when a defendant's conduct is found to have been malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent. Under California Civil Code section 3294, a plaintiff must show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with conscious disregard for the rights and safety of others. California courts have long recognized that knowingly driving while impaired and then causing a serious collision can meet that standard. Punitive damages are separate from compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and wrongful death losses. California imposes no fixed statutory cap on punitive damages in DUI cases, and awards can reflect both the egregiousness of the conduct and the defendant's ability to pay.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What evidence needs to be preserved after a head-on DUI crash on Foresthill Road?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"In a DUI head-on crash, the most important evidence to preserve includes: the event data recorders from both the Tacoma and the Corolla, which capture speed, braking, and steering data in the seconds before impact; toxicology records and any blood or drug testing administered to the suspect after the crash; dashcam footage from any vehicles that may have been in the area on Foresthill Road; any surveillance footage from nearby businesses or residences; cell phone records relevant to the suspect's condition or activity before the crash; and the CHP collision investigation report, including Officer Mike Hamilton's findings and any reconstruction analysis. Much of this evidence can be lost or overwritten quickly. An attorney can send preservation letters to relevant agencies and parties within days of the crash to compel them to hold the material.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\n  .entry-title, .page-title, .post-title, .elementor-page-title, h1.entry-title,\n  .entry-header, header.entry-header, .article-header, .post-header,\n  .single-post .site-main > article > header,\n  .single-post .site-main article > .entry-header,\n  .inside-article > header,\n  .ast-single-post-header,\n  .blog-layout-1 .post-content > header { display: none !important; }\n  :root { --slf-red: #C02C26; --slf-gold: #D4AF37; --slf-dark: #0f0f0f; --slf-light-gray: #f8f8f8; --slf-border: #e0e0e0; --font-main: inherit; }\n  .slf-news-article * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .slf-news-article { font-family: var(--font-main); color: #111; background: #fff; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .slf-news-hero { background: #fff; padding: 80px 20px 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n  .slf-news-hero-wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .slf-news-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888; margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n  .slf-news-breadcrumb a { color: var(--slf-red); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }\n  .slf-news-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n  .slf-news-type { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }\n  .slf-news-type.fatal { background: var(--slf-red); color: #fff; }\n  .slf-news-type.multi { background: var(--slf-dark); color: #fff; }\n  .slf-news-type.hitrun { background: #6b21a8; color: #fff; }\n  .slf-news-date { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; font-weight: 600; }\n  .slf-news-location { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }\n  .slf-news-location svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--slf-red); }\n  .slf-news-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 900; color: #111 !important; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }\n  .slf-news-summary { font-size: 1.15rem; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; padding: 20px 25px; background: var(--slf-light-gray); border-left: 4px solid var(--slf-gold); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }\n  .slf-facts-map-grid { max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 0 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 25px; align-items: start; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slf-border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-header { background: var(--slf-dark); padding: 18px 25px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-quick-facts-header h2 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 0; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-body { padding: 0; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-label { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: #666; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background: #fafafa; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-value { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #333; font-weight: 500; }\n  .slf-quick-facts-value.fatal { color: var(--slf-red); font-weight: 700; }\n  .slf-map-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slf-border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .slf-map-header { background: var(--slf-dark); padding: 14px 18px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-map-header h3 { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin: 0; }\n  .slf-map-embed { height: 220px; }\n  .slf-map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; display: block; }\n  .slf-map-footer { padding: 12px 16px; background: #fafafa; border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n  .slf-map-footer a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--slf-red); text-decoration: none; }\n  .slf-map-footer svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--slf-red); }\n  .slf-news-content { padding: 50px 20px 60px; background: #fff; }\n  .slf-news-content-wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .slf-news-content h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: #111 !important; margin: 45px 0 18px; padding-top: 25px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }\n  .slf-news-content h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: none; }\n  .slf-news-content p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #444; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .slf-news-content a { color: var(--slf-red); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }\n  .slf-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .slf-stat-card { background: var(--slf-light-gray); border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 20px; border-left: 4px solid var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-stat-card.full-width { grid-column: 1 \/ -1; }\n  .slf-stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--slf-dark); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .slf-stat-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; }\n  .slf-stat-source { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #999; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic; }\n  .slf-legal-options { margin: 30px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }\n  .slf-legal-option { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slf-border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .slf-legal-option-header { background: var(--slf-dark); padding: 16px 22px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-legal-option-header h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff !important; margin: 0; }\n  .slf-legal-option-body { padding: 18px 22px; }\n  .slf-legal-option-body p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .slf-news-faq { padding: 60px 20px; background: var(--slf-light-gray); border-top: 1px solid #eee; }\n  .slf-news-faq-wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .slf-news-faq h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: #111 !important; margin-bottom: 25px; }\n  .slf-faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slf-border); border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .slf-faq-question { padding: 20px 22px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #111; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: background 0.2s ease; }\n  .slf-faq-question:hover { background: #fafafa; }\n  .slf-faq-question svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: #999; transition: transform 0.3s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .slf-faq-item.is-open .slf-faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .slf-faq-answer { padding: 0 22px 20px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; display: none; }\n  .slf-faq-item.is-open .slf-faq-answer { display: block; }\n  .slf-news-related { padding: 60px 20px; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }\n  .slf-news-related-wrap { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .slf-news-related h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: #111 !important; margin-bottom: 25px; text-align: center; }\n  .slf-related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }\n  .slf-related-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slf-border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }\n  .slf-related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--slf-red); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }\n  .slf-related-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .slf-related-label.practice { color: var(--slf-red); }\n  .slf-related-label.resource { color: var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-related-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: #111; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.35; }\n  .slf-related-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.55; }\n  .slf-news-cta { padding: 70px 20px; background: var(--slf-dark); text-align: center; }\n  .slf-news-cta-wrap { max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .slf-news-cta-rule { width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--slf-gold); border: none; margin: 0 auto 25px; }\n  .slf-news-cta h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff !important; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.25; }\n  .slf-news-cta-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #888; margin-bottom: 25px; }\n  .slf-news-cta-phone { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .slf-news-cta-phone a { color: var(--slf-gold); text-decoration: none; }\n  .slf-news-cta-btn { display: inline-block; background: var(--slf-red); color: #fff !important; padding: 16px 45px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; text-decoration: none; }\n  .slf-news-cta-trust { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; margin-top: 18px; }\n  @media (max-width: 900px) { .slf-facts-map-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .slf-news-hero { padding: 60px 20px 40px; } .slf-quick-facts-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .slf-quick-facts-label { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; } .slf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .slf-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n  var root = document.querySelector('.slf-news-article');\n  if (!root) return;\n  document.querySelectorAll('h1').forEach(function (h1) {\n    if (!root.contains(h1)) {\n      h1.style.display = 'none';\n      var parent = h1.parentElement;\n      if (parent && !root.contains(parent) && parent.children.length <= 3) parent.style.display = 'none';\n    }\n  });\n  document.querySelectorAll('header').forEach(function (header) {\n    if (!root.contains(header) &#038;&#038; header.querySelector('h1')) header.style.display = 'none';\n  });\n});\n<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"slf-news-article\">\n  <section class=\"slf-news-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-hero-wrap\">\n      <nav class=\"slf-news-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <a href=\"\/local-accident-news\/\">Local Accident News<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <span>DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n      <div class=\"slf-news-meta\"><span class=\"slf-news-type fatal\">Fatal Crash<\/span><span class=\"slf-news-type multi\">DUI Involved<\/span><span class=\"slf-news-date\">June 7, 2026<\/span><span class=\"slf-news-location\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>Foresthill Road, Auburn, Placer County, CA<\/span><\/div>\n      <h2>DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"slf-news-summary\">On Saturday, June 7, 2026, a passenger riding in a Toyota Tacoma was killed when the truck's driver, suspected of driving under the influence, crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn and struck a Toyota Corolla head-on. The Corolla's driver was airlifted to a hospital with major injuries. A 2-year-old child riding in the Corolla was not hurt. The Tacoma driver received hospital treatment and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The suspect's name and the identity of the passenger killed have not been released. Formal charges are pending. The California Highway Patrol Auburn area office, with Officer Mike Hamilton as the reporting officer, is leading the investigation.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\"><h2>Incident Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Head-on DUI collision; one passenger killed, Corolla driver airlifted, 2-year-old uninjured<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Foresthill Road, Auburn, Placer County<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Saturday, June 7, 2026<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Time<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Not publicly reported<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicles<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Toyota Tacoma (DUI suspect driver); Toyota Corolla (driver and 2-year-old passenger)<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatality<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">One passenger in the Toyota Tacoma; died at the scene; identity not released<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Corolla Driver<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Airlifted with major injuries; condition not publicly reported<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Child<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">2-year-old passenger in the Toyota Corolla; not injured, per CHP<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Suspect<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Toyota Tacoma driver; arrested on suspicion of DUI after hospital treatment; name not released<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Charges<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Formal charges pending; investigation ongoing<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Agency<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">CHP Auburn area office; reporting officer: Mike Hamilton<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-map-header\"><h3>Crash Area<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-embed\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Foresthill+Road+Auburn+CA&#038;output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map for Foresthill Road, Auburn, Placer County, CA\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-footer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Foresthill+Road+Auburn+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>Open in Google Maps<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <article class=\"slf-news-content\"><div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n\n<h2>What CHP Says Happened on Foresthill Road<\/h2>\n<p>According to the California Highway Patrol Auburn area office, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, the crash occurred on Saturday, June 7, 2026, on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Placer County. CHP Officer Mike Hamilton said the investigation indicated that the driver of a Toyota Tacoma had been traveling in the wrong lane of travel and struck an oncoming Toyota Corolla in a head-on collision.<\/p>\n<p>A passenger who had been inside the Toyota Tacoma was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities had not released the identity of that person as of the time of reporting, pending family notification. The driver of the Toyota Corolla was transported from the scene by air ambulance with major injuries. That driver's condition had not been publicly reported. A 2-year-old child who was a passenger in the Corolla was not injured, according to CHP.<\/p>\n<p>After the crash, the driver of the Tacoma was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Following that treatment, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The suspect's name has not been publicly released by authorities. Formal criminal charges had not been announced as of the time of this report, and the CHP Auburn area office is leading the investigation.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Foresthill Road: A Two-Lane Route Through the Placer County Foothills<\/h2>\n<p>Foresthill Road runs east from Auburn through the Placer County foothills toward the Sierra Nevada, connecting the city of Auburn to the unincorporated community of Foresthill and surrounding rural areas. For much of its length, the road is a two-lane undivided highway with curves, grade changes, and stretches with limited sight lines. Those features create elevated risk for exactly the type of crash that occurred here: a vehicle departing its lane and entering the path of oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Head-on collisions on two-lane undivided roads are among the most dangerous crash types in traffic safety. When a vehicle crosses the center line, the impact combines the momentum of both vehicles traveling toward each other, producing forces that far exceed a single-vehicle crash at the same speed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has consistently found that head-on collisions account for a disproportionate share of highway fatalities relative to how often they occur, largely because the combined force leaves little margin for survival.<\/p>\n<p>CHP traffic investigators will reconstruct the sequence of events on Foresthill Road, including the Tacoma's speed and path, what caused it to enter the opposing lane, and whether any evasive action was taken before impact. The results of that reconstruction will form part of the evidentiary record available to civil attorneys evaluating claims on behalf of those affected by this crash.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Wrongful Death Rights for the Family of the Passenger Killed<\/h2>\n<p>The passenger who died in the Toyota Tacoma was riding in a vehicle that, according to CHP, crossed into the path of oncoming traffic. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60, surviving family members, including a spouse or domestic partner, children, parents, and certain other statutory beneficiaries, have the right to file a civil wrongful death claim against any party whose negligence or unlawful conduct caused the death. A separate survival action under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.30 may be filed on behalf of the decedent's estate for losses sustained from the moment of injury through the moment of death.<\/p>\n<p>Together, a wrongful death claim and a survival claim give the family and estate access to the full range of damages recognized under California law, including loss of financial support, loss of household services, and loss of the decedent's love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, and guidance. For families who depended on the person killed, those categories can translate into substantial civil claims.<\/p>\n<p>Because the Tacoma driver is alleged to have been under the influence at the time of the crash, the case may also support a claim for punitive damages, which are addressed in a later section. The family does not have to wait for criminal charges to be filed or resolved before consulting a <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death lawyer<\/a> or taking steps to protect their legal options. Civil and criminal proceedings run on separate tracks. To understand how California law treats a fatal crash as the basis for a civil claim, see <a href=\"\/is-a-fatal-vehicle-accident-considered-a-wrongful-death\/\">Is a Fatal Vehicle Accident Considered a Wrongful Death?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>California's general wrongful death statute of limitations is two years from the date of death under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Acting promptly matters because physical evidence, including event data recorder information, toxicology records, and footage from nearby cameras, can become unavailable over time. An attorney can send preservation letters within days of the crash to compel parties to hold that material before it is gone.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Civil Claims for the Corolla Driver and the 2-Year-Old Child<\/h2>\n<p>The driver of the Toyota Corolla was airlifted with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle that allegedly crossed into their lane. Under California law, a person injured by another driver's negligence has a personal injury claim for medical expenses both already incurred and anticipated in the future, loss of income and earning capacity, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. The fact that the Corolla driver was struck in their own lane by a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction is a strong factual foundation for establishing liability.<\/p>\n<p>When the at-fault driver is alleged to have been driving under the influence, the injured victim may also seek punitive damages under California Civil Code section 3294. To recover punitive damages, the plaintiff must show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. California courts have recognized that knowingly operating a vehicle while impaired and crossing into oncoming traffic can meet the standard of conscious disregard for the rights and safety of others, supporting a punitive damages claim alongside the compensatory recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The 2-year-old child who was a passenger in the Corolla was not physically injured, according to CHP. Even so, that child may have legal rights extending well into the future. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 352, the statute of limitations for a minor's personal injury claim is tolled until the minor turns 18. From that birthday, the minor generally has two additional years to file. A 2-year-old involved in this crash would, under that framework, typically have until approximately age 20 before the filing deadline arrives. That extended window does not eliminate the importance of preserving evidence now. Medical records, photographs of the scene and vehicles, and witness accounts available today may not be recoverable years from now. For practical guidance on protecting your rights in the immediate aftermath of a crash, see <a href=\"\/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-northern-california\/\">What to Do After a Car Accident<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>DUI Civil Liability, Negligence Per Se, and Punitive Damages<\/h2>\n<p>When a driver is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a serious crash, the legal consequences reach well beyond the criminal case. In California civil litigation, a DUI arrest and any resulting conviction become significant tools in the hands of the victims' attorneys.<\/p>\n<p>A DUI conviction is treated as negligence per se in a civil proceeding. This means that a violation of a statute designed to protect the public from this type of harm, such as Vehicle Code section 23153 (DUI causing injury) or the basic duty to remain on the proper side of the roadway under Vehicle Code sections 21650 and 21651, can establish the defendant's negligence as a matter of law. The civil focus then shifts to causation and the full scope of damages. The plaintiff does not need to prove separately that the decision to drive impaired was unreasonable; the statute's violation does that work.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond establishing negligence, intoxicated driving that results in death or serious injury is a recognized basis for punitive damages under Civil Code section 3294. California courts have consistently held that knowingly getting behind the wheel while impaired constitutes conscious disregard for the rights and safety of others, which is the standard for punitive exposure. There is no fixed statutory cap on punitive damages in California DUI cases. A jury may consider the severity of the conduct, the harm caused, and the defendant's ability to pay in arriving at a punitive award, separate from all compensatory losses.<\/p>\n<p>It is also worth examining potential dram shop liability. Under California Business and Professions Code section 25602.1, an alcohol provider may be held civilly liable if they served alcohol to an obviously intoxicated minor who then caused injury or death. Whether that theory applies here depends on facts not yet publicly known, including the suspect's age and where and how impairment occurred before the crash. A <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accident lawyer<\/a> evaluating this case would investigate those facts as part of a complete liability analysis.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n  <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">\u00a7377.60<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California's wrongful death statute, which identifies spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and other statutory beneficiaries as those who may bring a civil claim after a fatal crash.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Source: California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">\u00a73294<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California's punitive damages statute, allowing a jury to award punitive damages when DUI conduct is shown by clear and convincing evidence to constitute conscious disregard for the safety of others.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Source: California Civil Code section 3294<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">\u00a7352 CCP<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California's minors' tolling rule, which pauses the statute of limitations for a minor's personal injury claim until the minor turns 18, giving a 2-year-old crash victim until approximately age 20 to file.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Source: California Code of Civil Procedure section 352<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2 years<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California's general wrongful death and personal injury statute of limitations from the date of death or injury, under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. DUI punitive claims follow the same filing window.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Source: California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n  <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Source Note<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>This article is based on reporting from the Sacramento Bee (sacbee.com\/news\/local\/article316039469.html) and statements from the California Highway Patrol Auburn area office reviewed on June 9, 2026. CHP Officer Mike Hamilton is identified as the reporting officer. The identity of the passenger killed and the name of the Tacoma driver have not been released. Formal criminal charges had not been announced as of publication. This article will be updated as the investigation develops and additional information is made public.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Why Acting Quickly Matters for Evidence<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>Key evidence in a DUI head-on crash can disappear fast. The event data recorders from both the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Corolla capture speed, braking, and steering data in the moments before impact. Toxicology records and any blood or drug test results taken from the suspect at the hospital are time-sensitive. Footage from dashcams on nearby vehicles or surveillance cameras along Foresthill Road may overwrite automatically within days. Cell phone records can be subject to carrier retention limits. An attorney can issue preservation letters to the CHP, the hospital, and any businesses near the scene within days of the crash, legally obligating those parties to hold the material. Once footage or records are gone, they typically cannot be recovered.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Dram Shop and Third-Party Liability<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>Beyond the Tacoma driver, a complete civil liability analysis looks at whether any third party contributed to the conditions that led to this crash. If the suspect obtained alcohol at a licensed establishment that served him while he was visibly intoxicated, and if he is a minor, California Business and Professions Code section 25602.1 may provide a basis for a civil claim against that establishment. This theory is narrow and depends on facts not yet publicly known. A civil attorney evaluating this case would investigate the timeline before the crash, the suspect's age, and how and where impairment occurred, and would advise whether any third-party claim is viable given the facts as they develop.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/div><\/article>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-faq\"><div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can the family of the passenger killed file a wrongful death claim before the DUI criminal case is resolved?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. A civil wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 is entirely separate from any criminal proceedings. Families do not need to wait for charges to be formally filed, for the suspect to be arraigned, or for a verdict to be reached before consulting an attorney or beginning a civil case. The two tracks run on separate timelines and under different standards. The civil burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, which is lower than the criminal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Acting early matters because critical evidence, including the suspect vehicle's event data recorder, toxicology records, dashcam footage from nearby vehicles, and any cell phone data, can become unavailable within days or weeks.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can the injured Corolla driver and the 2-year-old both bring claims separate from the family of the passenger who was killed?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. The claims are legally separate and may be pursued at the same time. The family of the passenger killed in the Tacoma has a wrongful death claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 and a survival claim under section 377.30. The driver of the Corolla, who was airlifted with major injuries, has an independent personal injury claim for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. The 2-year-old child, who was reportedly not injured, may have a future claim depending on whether any harm from the collision becomes apparent over time. Under Code of Civil Procedure section 352, the statute of limitations for a minor's personal injury claim is tolled until the child turns 18, giving additional time to evaluate any future impact.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What are punitive damages and can they be recovered in a DUI crash case in California?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Punitive damages are damages awarded on top of compensatory damages when a defendant's conduct is found to have been malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent. Under California Civil Code section 3294, a plaintiff must show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with conscious disregard for the rights and safety of others. California courts have long recognized that knowingly driving while impaired and then causing a serious collision can meet that standard. Punitive damages are separate from compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and wrongful death losses. California imposes no fixed statutory cap on punitive damages in DUI cases, and awards can reflect both the egregiousness of the conduct and the defendant's ability to pay.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What evidence needs to be preserved after a head-on DUI crash on Foresthill Road?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">In a DUI head-on crash, the most important evidence to preserve includes: the event data recorders from both the Tacoma and the Corolla, which capture speed, braking, and steering data in the seconds before impact; toxicology records and any blood or drug testing administered to the suspect after the crash; dashcam footage from any vehicles that may have been in the area on Foresthill Road; any surveillance footage from nearby businesses or residences; cell phone records relevant to the suspect's condition or activity before the crash; and the CHP collision investigation report, including Officer Mike Hamilton's findings and any reconstruction analysis. Much of this evidence can be lost or overwritten quickly. An attorney can send preservation letters to relevant agencies and parties within days of the crash to compel them to hold the material.<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-related\"><div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\"><h2>Related Resources<\/h2><div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n  <a class=\"slf-related-card\" href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\"><div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident Lawyer<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Understand how serious and fatal car crash claims, including DUI head-on collisions, are evaluated and pursued across Northern California.<\/div><\/a>\n  <a class=\"slf-related-card\" href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\"><div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Learn how California wrongful death and survival claims work after a fatal crash, and which family members may bring a claim.<\/div><\/a>\n  <a class=\"slf-related-card\" href=\"\/is-a-fatal-vehicle-accident-considered-a-wrongful-death\/\"><div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Is a Fatal Vehicle Accident a Wrongful Death?<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Understand when a deadly crash gives a California family the legal right to bring a civil claim and what that claim covers.<\/div><\/a>\n  <a class=\"slf-related-card\" href=\"\/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-northern-california\/\"><div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">What to Do After a Car Accident<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">A step-by-step guide to protecting your health, your evidence, and your legal rights in the hours and days after a California crash.<\/div><\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-cta\"><div class=\"slf-news-cta-wrap\">\n    <hr class=\"slf-news-cta-rule\">\n    <h2>A Family Lost Someone to a DUI Driver on Foresthill Road. Others Were Hurt. All of Them Have Legal Rights.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"slf-news-cta-sub\">Evidence in DUI crash cases is time-sensitive. The event data recorder, toxicology records, and any dashcam footage along Foresthill Road can be gone within days. An early consultation costs nothing and can protect options that close quickly.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"slf-news-cta-phone\"><a href=\"tel:+18007070707\">800-707-0707<\/a><\/div>\n    <a class=\"slf-news-cta-btn\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a>\n    <p class=\"slf-news-cta-trust\">No pressure. A serious, confidential look at what happened and what options exist for the families and individuals affected.<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n  document.querySelectorAll('.slf-faq-item').forEach(function (item) {\n    item.querySelector('.slf-faq-question').addEventListener('click', function () {\n      item.classList.toggle('is-open');\n    });\n  });\n});\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. The Corolla driver was airlifted with major injuries. A 2-year-old in the struck car was not hurt.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-accidents"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.7.2 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Tom Ramirez\"\/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO Pro (AIOSEO) 4.9.7.2\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Scranton Law Firm - The Accident Attorneys\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:secure_url\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@ScrantonLaw\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@ScrantonLaw\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"aioseo-schema\">\n\t\t\t{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#blogposting\",\"name\":\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm\",\"headline\":\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/tom\\\/#author\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Asset-11.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#articleImage\",\"width\":859,\"height\":166},\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#webpage\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#webpage\"},\"articleSection\":\"Accidents\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#breadcrumblist\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es#listItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/news-accidents\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Accidents\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/news-accidents\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Accidents\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/news-accidents\\\/\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\"},\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es#listItem\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\",\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/news-accidents\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Accidents\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"The Scranton Law Firm\",\"description\":\"The Accident Attorneys\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/\",\"telephone\":\"+18007070707\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Asset-11.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#organizationLogo\",\"width\":859,\"height\":166},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/scrantonlawfirm\",\"https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/ScrantonLaw\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/scrantonlawfirm\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/scrantonlaw\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@TheAccidentLawyers\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/scranton-law-firm\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.yelp.com\\\/biz\\\/scranton-law-firm-concord\"],\"address\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#postaladdress\",\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"streetAddress\":\"2450 Stanwell Dr\",\"postalCode\":\"94520\",\"addressLocality\":\"Concord\",\"addressRegion\":\"CA\",\"addressCountry\":\"US\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/tom\\\/#author\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/tom\\\/\",\"name\":\"Tom Ramirez\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#authorImage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/342f8904ae9f745f6df786f18e9daf899fb081aa50ee1e8dbb1c5d5f51173ee1?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"width\":96,\"height\":96,\"caption\":\"Tom Ramirez\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/\",\"name\":\"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm\",\"description\":\"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\\\/#breadcrumblist\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/tom\\\/#author\"},\"creator\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/tom\\\/#author\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/\",\"name\":\"The Scranton Law Firm\",\"alternateName\":\"SLF\",\"description\":\"The Accident Attorneys\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\"}}]}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro -->\r\n\t\t<title>DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm<\/title>\n\n","aioseo_head_json":{"title":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm","description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","canonical_url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/","robots":"max-image-preview:large","keywords":"","webmasterTools":{"miscellaneous":""},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#blogposting","name":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm","headline":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/tom\/#author"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Asset-11.png","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#articleImage","width":859,"height":166},"datePublished":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00","inLanguage":"es-MX","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#webpage"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#webpage"},"articleSection":"Accidents"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es#listItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/#listItem","name":"Accidents"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/#listItem","position":2,"name":"Accidents","item":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#listItem","name":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car"},"previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es#listItem","name":"Home"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#listItem","position":3,"name":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car","previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/#listItem","name":"Accidents"}}]},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization","name":"The Scranton Law Firm","description":"The Accident Attorneys","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/","telephone":"+18007070707","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Asset-11.png","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#organizationLogo","width":859,"height":166},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#organizationLogo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm","https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScrantonLaw","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scrantonlawfirm\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/scrantonlaw\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheAccidentLawyers","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/scranton-law-firm\/","https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/scranton-law-firm-concord"],"address":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#postaladdress","@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2450 Stanwell Dr","postalCode":"94520","addressLocality":"Concord","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/tom\/#author","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/tom\/","name":"Tom Ramirez","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#authorImage","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/342f8904ae9f745f6df786f18e9daf899fb081aa50ee1e8dbb1c5d5f51173ee1?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","width":96,"height":96,"caption":"Tom Ramirez"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/","name":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm","description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","inLanguage":"es-MX","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/#breadcrumblist"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/tom\/#author"},"creator":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/tom\/#author"},"datePublished":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#website","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/","name":"The Scranton Law Firm","alternateName":"SLF","description":"The Accident Attorneys","inLanguage":"es-MX","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization"}}]},"og:locale":"es_MX","og:site_name":"Scranton Law Firm - The Accident Attorneys","og:type":"article","og:title":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm","og:description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","og:url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/","og:image":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg","article:published_time":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00","article:modified_time":"2026-06-07T12:00:00+00:00","article:publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm","twitter:card":"summary_large_image","twitter:site":"@ScrantonLaw","twitter:title":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car - Scranton Law Firm","twitter:description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","twitter:creator":"@ScrantonLaw","twitter:image":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg"},"aioseo_meta_data":{"post_id":"94201","title":null,"description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","keywords":null,"keyphrases":null,"primary_term":null,"canonical_url":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","og_object_type":"default","og_image_type":"default","og_image_url":null,"og_image_width":null,"og_image_height":null,"og_image_custom_url":null,"og_image_custom_fields":null,"og_video":"","og_custom_url":null,"og_article_section":null,"og_article_tags":null,"twitter_use_og":false,"twitter_card":"default","twitter_image_type":"default","twitter_image_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_fields":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_description":"A DUI suspect crossed into oncoming traffic on Foresthill Road in Auburn on June 7, 2026, killing a passenger in a head-on crash. A 2-year-old in the struck Toyota Corolla was not hurt.","schema":{"blockGraphs":[],"customGraphs":[],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"BlogPosting","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[]},"schema_type":"default","schema_type_options":null,"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"seo_analyzer_scan_date":"2026-06-10 06:39:31","breadcrumb_settings":null,"limit_modified_date":false,"open_ai":null,"ai":null,"created":"2026-06-10 06:32:52","updated":"2026-06-10 07:12:17"},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/\" title=\"Accidents\">Accidents<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tDUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car\n<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es"},{"label":"Accidents","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/news-accidents\/"},{"label":"DUI Suspect Kills Passenger in Head-On Crash on Foresthill Road in Auburn, Sparing 2-Year-Old Riding in Struck Car","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/auburn-dui-headon-fatal-june-7-2026\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94201\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}