​Solo Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Fatal Collision, Plumas Pines Shopping Center (Safeway parking lot)

On May 10th, 2022, at approximately 0809 hours, a male pedestrian (Michael Probst, 57 yrs old, out of Quincy) was walking across the Safeway parking lot in a northerly direction.  Brian Cote (58 yrs old, out of Calpine) was driving a Dodge 2500 pickup truck in a southerly direction in the Safeway parking lot, turning left (east) toward the male pedestrian.  The front of the pickup truck struck the male pedestrian and ultimately traveled over the top of the pedestrian.  Probst was pronounced deceased at the collision scene. 
 
This collision still remains under investigation.  If any member of the public has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at (530) 283-1100.