A plane crashed in Grass Valley, resulting in the death of the aircraft's only occupant. The Grass Valley Police Department confirmed the fatality, stating, "Grass Valley Police have confirmed the only known occupant of the aircraft is deceased on scene." The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The NTSB and FAA have been contacted and are responding. A media release is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., with instructions for media outlets to approach from Centennial Drive on Whispering Pines Lane, as reported by the Grass Valley Police Department,
According to the Grass Valley Police Department on their Facebook page, roads were closed in both directions between Idaho Maryland Road and Crown Point Circle for an investigation. Authorities were on the scene, and no buildings were reported to be affected. The public was advised to find alternative routes. Updates were expected as the investigation continued.
