Gerald Nelson Arrested in Fatal Crash on Brunswick Road and Highway 174 [Grass Valley, CA]

1 Person Killed in Grass Valley DUI Accident on Brunswick Road and Highway 174

GRASS VALLEY, CA (March 29, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, authorities arrested Gerald Nelson after a fatal crash on Brunswick Road and Highway 174.

The incident happened at around 3:10 p.m. on Brunswick Road and Highway 174.

According to reports, a Dodge 2500 pickup failed to negotiate a curve. Afterward, it crossed the double yellow lines and broadsided a Mercedes. Then, the force of the crash pushed the Dodge to crash into a metal pole and a street sign on the south side of the road.

Moreover, responding firefighters rushed to the scene and extricated an 80-year-old occupant of the Mercedes trapped inside the wreckage. Then, paramedics performed life-saving measures on the victim to no avail. Authorities confirmed that the elderly woman died at the scene.

Furthermore, officers arrested the Dodge driver, 81-year-old Gerald Nelson on suspicion of DUI.

Meanwhile, the deadly incident remained under active investigation.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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Moving Forward After the Deadly Crash Involving Gerald Nelson

 
The loss of a family member is irreversible. Thus, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
 
Filing a wrongful death claim after the fatal crash on Brunswick Road and Highway 174 can help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
 
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