Injury Crash in Roseville, CA — Deputies Hurt at Walerga and Baseline (August 3, 2025)

Roseville, CA (August 4, 2025) – Two Placer County sheriff’s deputies were involved in a collision Sunday evening while responding to a serious call for service in Roseville.

According to reports, the crash occurred near the intersection of Walerga Road and Baseline Road around 5:30 p.m. on August 3. The deputies were en route to Dry Creek Park to assist in the investigation of an attempted rape when their patrol vehicle collided with an unrelated civilian car. Authorities confirmed the deputies had their lights and sirens activated at the time of the incident.

One deputy and the civilian driver suffered minor injuries and were taken for medical treatment. The second deputy in the patrol vehicle was uninjured. The other vehicle involved was not connected to the ongoing criminal investigation, which led to the eventual arrest of a suspect.

The crash is under review by local authorities.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on early updates from the Roseville Police Department and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and may be revised as investigations continue.

• The names of those injured in the crash have not been released, and both parties are receiving medical care for minor injuries.
• Authorities are reviewing the details of the crash to determine whether procedures and right-of-way protocols were followed.
• Motorists in the Walerga Road and Baseline Road area may have experienced delays or closures as a result of the crash response and investigation.

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