Quincy, California – A woman was killed Monday night in a pedestrian collision on State Route 70, prompting a DUI arrest.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Quincy Area office, officers responded at approximately 10:35 p.m. Monday to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on SR-70 east of Mill Creek Road.
CHP said a female driver was traveling eastbound on SR-70 at an undetermined speed when her vehicle struck a female pedestrian within the eastbound traffic lane. Emergency responders, including CHP and the Plumas County Sheriff’s Department, provided life-saving measures at the scene. Despite those efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased.
Authorities stated that alcohol is suspected to have been a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Officials said the investigation remains ongoing, and the incident is being reviewed.
CHP reminded motorists that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous and illegal. Impaired driving significantly reduces reaction time, judgment, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the CHP Quincy Area Office at 530-283-1100.
The stretch of SR-70 is a primary corridor for late-night commuters and freight traffic moving through Plumas County.
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