80-Year-Old Raymond Poquette Arrested After Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 49 [Grass Valley, CA]

Wrong-Way Driving Leads to Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 49 in Grass Valley

 
LAKE BALBOA, CA (December 31, 2020) – Police arrested 80-year-old Raymond Poquette following a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 49 on Thursday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened shortly after 11:00 PM.
 
Based on a report, the 80-year-old Grass Valley resident was driving a 35-foot motorhome on the right lane of the highway prior to the crash. Due to unknown reasons, he crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2011 Nissan Altima head-on.
 
As a result, a 56-year-old woman who was driving the Nissan died in the crash. Officials did not release her name pending kin notification. In addition, the motorhome also struck a 2010 Dodge Charger driving behind the Nissan. The unidentified driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries in the incident.
 
A joint investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies in Nevada County resulted in Poquette’s arrest. Consequently, police arrested booked him into Nevada County Jail on one count of murder.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim.

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