GRASS VALLEY: Car Accident Highway 20 at Rex Reservoir Road

GRASS VALLEY, Calif., (March 5, 2026) — A major injury car accident happened early Thursday morning on Highway 20 at Rex Reservoir Road in the Grass Valley area. The incident occurred on March 5th at approximately 6:42 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol dispatch logs. Initial reports indicate that the collision involved a gray Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and a white Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot reportedly veered off the road, breaking through a guardrail and plunging approximately 50 feet down an embankment. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after, with units being dispatched at 6:44 a.m. The collision resulted in a major injury, with at least one person trapped inside a vehicle. CAL FIRE was promptly notified, and a rescue operation was initiated. The location was identified as having guardrail damage, though there was no impact on the roadway itself. Triple M Towing was requested to assist in retrieving the vehicles. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision and is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Got Legal Questions? Get Answers: 1-800-208-3538 When it matters most, trust Attorney James Johnson at Johnson Attorneys Group. We are a personal injury law firm serving clients who have been injured throughout California due to negligent motorists. If you were hurt in this collision, call 1-(800) 208-3538. We will request the police report, and the attorney will discuss your options. You are under no obligation to hire us, and there is no cost unless we win your case. Our personal injury law firm is a proud, longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).