Scott Maillet Identified as Auburn Man Killed in Nevada County Crash on Highway 49 near Rincon Way
Nevada County, California (September 27, 2021) – Scott Maillet, 37, of Auburn, has been identified as the man who was killed in a Sunday afternoon head-on collision that left two other parties injured in Nevada County, authorities said.
The deadly two-vehicle accident transpired at about 12:39 p.m., on September 26, on Highway 49 near Rincon Way.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, driven by Stephanie Kramer, 32, of Auburn, was headed northbound on the highway when it collided head-on with a 2001 Honda Accord, operated by Samuel Rosenkrans, 23, also from Auburn.
Rosekrans was reportedly headed southbound on the highway when, for unknown reasons, he veered across a series of double yellow lines and collided with Kramer's vehicle.
Scott Maillet Killed in Highway 49 Crash
Sadly, Maillet, who was a passenger in the Tiguan, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kramer and Rosenkrans sustained minor injuries in the accident and were taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center for treatment.
Drugs or alcohol were not suspected of having played a role in the accident. All the three parties involved in the accident were wearing seatbelts.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver's fault, other road users' faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligent actions of another party.
Although nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses, and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.