CHP REPORT: On December 5, 2019, Adam Kammerer, 22, of Galt, CA was driving a 2005 Ford F150 on westbound SR-70 near Phillips Rd. at a speed of 65-70 mph. At the same time Nicole Kelly, 70 of Blairsden, was driving her 2017 Subaru Outback eastbound on SR-70 at a speed of 60mph. Kammerer lost control of his vehicle and struck a metal guardrail which propelled him into the eastbound lane where he collided with a metal guardrail. After colliding with the guardrail he was traveling directly into the path of Kelly’s vehicle. She was unable to take evasive action to avoid the collision and both vehicles collided in the eastbound lane. Following the collision the Subaru caught fire but was extinguished by a party on scene. Kelly was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Her passenger was Thomas Kelly, 85 of Blairsden.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this collision. The cause of the collision is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this collision. The cause of the collision is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
