Fatal head-on collision reported Friday on Highway 70 near Boyer Road
YUBA, CA, (July 11, 2025) -
A man and woman from Roseville were tragically killed, and several others were seriously injured, including two children, following a head-on crash Friday evening in Yuba County, authorities confirmed.
Roseville residents Puneet Singh Sohi and Premjeet Brar tragically lost their lives Friday evening when their vehicle was struck head-on on Highway 70 near Boyer Road in Yuba County, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the victims were identified as 41-year-old Puneet Singh Sohi and Premjeet Brar. The incident occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. when a southbound Toyota Camry on Highway 70 near Boyer Road lost control and veered into oncoming traffic, crashing head-on into a Honda CR-V.
Sohi, the driver of the Honda, and Brar, his passenger, both suffered fatal injuries. Two children riding in the Honda were seriously hurt and airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment.
Two individuals inside the Toyota Camry were also hospitalized and taken to Adventist Health and Rideout Hospital.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the children of Mr. Sohi. The crash remains under active investigation by the CHP.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Head-on collisions are significantly more common in rural areas, accounting for about 13 percent of all rural fatal crashes. In comparison, they make up nearly 7 percent of deadly accidents in urban settings, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal and an experienced auto accident attorney, emphasized the importance of conducting an independent investigation in cases like this to protect the rights of the victim’s family.
“Time is critical in fatal crash cases,” said Bond. “The family must act swiftly to ensure evidence is properly preserved and analyzed. Often, an accident reconstruction team is required to determine the exact cause and sequence of events.”
Bond added that these investigative resources are essential in helping families seek the justice and compensation they deserve following such a devastating loss.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of the investigation, the family members of Puneet Singh Sohi and Premjeet Brar may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such claims may include compensation for loss of companionship, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and funeral expenses resulting from a catastrophic incident like this.
“The stress and sorrow can be incredibly overwhelming after the sudden loss of a loved one,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“We understand the deep emotional toll these tragedies take, and it's essential that families have their legal rights protected during such a difficult time.”
Have you experienced a similar accident and need guidance? Contact national legal analyst Candice Bond at Newsline for a free, no-obligation consultation today.
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