[02-16-2026] El Dorado County, CA – Two Killed, One Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 49

Two people were killed, and a third was seriously injured following a head-on collision on Highway 49 in El Dorado County on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026.

The crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. just north of Crystal Boulevard, south of Placerville, and in the Diamond Springs area. 

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Placerville office, a Chevy F-10 pickup truck collided head-on with a silver Ford Edge SUV.

The collision caused the pickup truck, which had two occupants, to catch fire. Both individuals inside the Chevy were pronounced dead at the scene, though their names have not been released.

The driver of the Ford suffered major injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and it occurred amid a major storm system affecting the region, bringing heavy rain to the Sacramento Valley and snow to the Sierra Nevada and foothills.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.