A peaceful Saturday afternoon fundraiser turned into a scene of chaos when a driver allegedly intentionally crashed his truck into a youth baseball team raising money outside a Truckee grocery store. The incident, which occurred on February 8, 2025, left four people injured, including multiple children, and has shocked the tight-knit mountain community during the Truckee Safeway accident.
The Tahoe Titans, a 12-and-under baseball team, was selling jerky outside the Safeway on Donner Pass Road to raise funds for their dream trip to Cooperstown when a 49-year-old man deliberately drove his vehicle into the group, pinning two young boys between his truck and the building. Police arrested the man from Coalinga at the scene and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon, felony vandalism, and violation of post-release community supervision terms.
Details of the Truckee Safeway Accident
Truckee police responded to reports of a vehicle collision at the Safeway store located on Donner Pass Road at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. According to law enforcement officials, the driver deliberately drove his truck into the storefront where members of the Tahoe Titans, a 12-and-under youth baseball team, were conducting a fundraiser.
Video footage obtained by CBS Sacramento captured the disturbing moment when the truck crashed into the Safeway building, striking multiple victims in its path. The collision occurred without warning, giving the young athletes and their families no time to reach safety.
The Victims and Their Injuries
Four individuals were struck by the vehicle during the incident:
- One adult woman (a team parent)
- Her son
- Three additional youth baseball players
Two of the young victims became trapped when they were pinned between the truck and the building structure. Fortunately, all four victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local medical facilities for treatment. According to team manager Bree Waters, the injured woman and two brothers who were struck were discharged from the hospital on Saturday night, a testament to their resilience and the quick response of emergency personnel.
The Baseball Team’s Fundraising Effort
The Tahoe Titans were engaged in a common youth sports activity—raising funds for their upcoming trip to Cooperstown, New York, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a destination that represents the pinnacle of youth baseball achievement. The team was selling jerky to customers entering and exiting the Safeway store, a legitimate fundraising activity that countless youth organizations conduct throughout California.
For these young athletes, the trip to Cooperstown represents far more than just a vacation—it’s an opportunity to play on the same hallowed fields where baseball legends have competed, to participate in tournaments against teams from across the country, and to create memories that will last a lifetime. Youth baseball teams typically spend months fundraising for such trips, as the costs of travel, accommodation, tournament fees, and meals can easily reach thousands of dollars per player.
The Tahoe Titans had likely been planning this journey for the entire season, with parents and players working together to organize multiple fundraising events to make their Cooperstown dream a reality. Saturday’s jerky sale was probably just one of many efforts the team had undertaken, with families investing countless hours to make the trip possible for every player, regardless of their financial situation.
The fundraiser was meant to be a joyful community event, with young athletes learning valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and working toward shared goals. Instead, it became a traumatic experience that will likely stay with these children and their families for years to come.
Arrest and Criminal Charges
Law enforcement officers arrested a 49-year-old man from Coalinga at the scene. He now faces multiple serious criminal charges in connection with the incident:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury: Under California Penal Code Section 245(a)(1), this felony charge applies when someone attacks another person with a weapon or instrument—in this case, a vehicle—that is capable of causing significant harm or death. This offense carries potential penalties of two to four years in state prison.
Felony Vandalism: This charge relates to the damage caused to the Safeway building when the man allegedly drove his truck into the structure.
Violation of Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) Terms: This charge indicates that the suspect was already under community supervision following a previous criminal conviction. PRCS is a form of supervised release that replaced parole for certain non-violent, non-serious offenders under California’s criminal justice realignment. Violating the terms of PRCS can result in additional custody time and demonstrates a pattern of disregard for legal obligations.
The fact that the suspect was already under post-release supervision at the time of this alleged attack raises serious questions about the adequacy of monitoring and support provided to individuals on community supervision. PRCS typically includes requirements such as regular check-ins with probation officers, participation in treatment programs, employment or education obligations, and restrictions on travel or association with certain individuals.
When someone on PRCS commits a new violent felony, it often triggers an immediate custody review and can result in the revocation of their supervised release status, sending them back to county jail or state prison to serve the remainder of their original sentence in addition to any new penalties imposed for the fresh charges.
The violation of PRCS terms in this case suggests that the suspect may have been struggling with compliance even before this incident, and prosecutors will likely use his supervision status as evidence of his disregard for the law and for others’ safety. The combination of these charges suggests that prosecutors view this as an intentional, premeditated attack rather than an accident or momentary lapse in judgment.
Understanding Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges
When a vehicle is used as a weapon to intentionally harm others, California law treats it as seriously as an attack with a gun, knife, or other traditional weapon. Vehicles can cause devastating injuries and death, and the law recognizes the danger posed when someone uses their car or truck to deliberately strike another person.
Elements Prosecutors Must Prove
For a conviction on assault with a deadly weapon charges, prosecutors must establish several key elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
- The defendant committed an act that would directly result in the application of force: driving the truck into the victims.
- The act was committed with a deadly weapon: Courts have consistently held that vehicles qualify as deadly weapons when used to strike pedestrians.
- The act was done willfully: The evidence suggests it was intentional, not an accident caused by losing control of the vehicle or a medical emergency.
- The defendant was aware of facts that would lead a reasonable person to realize the act would directly and probably result in the application of force: Any reasonable person would understand that driving a truck into a group of people would cause injury.
- The defendant had the present ability to apply force with a deadly weapon: The defendant was operating a functional vehicle and had clear access to the victims.
According to police statements and witness accounts, there appears to be substantial evidence that the suspect acted deliberately, which will be crucial to the prosecution’s case.
Potential Penalties and Sentencing Enhancements
Assault with a deadly weapon is a serious felony in California. If convicted, the suspect could face:
- Two to four years in state prison for the base offense
- Additional years if the victims suffered great bodily injury under California Penal Code Section 12022.7
- Consecutive sentences for each victim, as there were four separate individuals struck
- Strike under California’s Three Strikes Law, as assault with a deadly weapon qualifies as a serious felony
- Enhanced penalties for crimes against children
The fact that multiple children were victims may influence both charging decisions and sentencing recommendations. Prosecutors and judges typically view crimes against minors with particular severity, especially when those children were engaged in innocent, wholesome activities like youth sports fundraising.
Legal Rights of the Victims and Their Families
While the criminal case against the suspect proceeds through the justice system, the victims and their families have important civil rights that allow them to seek compensation for their injuries, trauma, and losses.
Personal Injury Claims for Intentional Acts
Victims of intentional assault can file civil lawsuits against their attackers to recover damages. Unlike typical accident cases, where negligence must be proven, intentional tort cases have a different legal foundation:
Compensatory Damages may include:
- Medical expenses (emergency treatment, hospital stays, follow-up care, physical therapy)
- Future medical costs if ongoing treatment is necessary
- Lost wages for parents who missed work to care for injured children
- Pain and suffering are endured by both the injured children and their parents
- Angustia emocional y trauma psicológico
- Property damage (personal belongings damaged in the incident)
Punitive Damages: In cases involving intentional, malicious, or egregiously reckless conduct, California law allows juries to award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. Given the apparent deliberate nature of this attack on children, punitive damages may be appropriate if civil claims are pursued.
Victim Compensation Program
California operates a Victim Compensation Board that provides financial assistance to victims of violent crimes. The program can help cover:
- Medical and dental expenses
- Mental health counseling
- Salarios perdidos
- Funeral and burial costs (in fatal cases)
- Crime scene cleanup
- Home or vehicle modifications for disabled victims
Families affected by this incident should consider applying for victim compensation benefits, especially if they face financial hardship due to medical bills or lost income. Applications must typically be filed within specified time limits following the crime.
Challenges in Collecting Civil Judgments
One practical concern when suing an individual defendant is their ability to pay a judgment. Many defendants in assault cases lack substantial assets or insurance coverage that would cover intentional acts. However, pursuing a civil judgment can still serve several purposes:
- Establishing a legal record of accountability
- Potentially accessing any available assets or future earnings
- Creating a judgment that follows the defendant for years
- Providing psychological closure for victims
An experienced personal injury attorney can assess the viability of civil claims and discuss realistic expectations about recovery.
Ensuring Safety at Youth Sports Fundraisers
This tragic incident raises important questions about safety protocols for youth sports organizations conducting public fundraisers. While no security measure can guarantee complete protection against determined attackers, teams and organizations can take reasonable steps to enhance safety:
Best Practices for Public Fundraisers
Location Selection: Choose fundraising locations with good visibility, adequate lighting, and multiple exit routes. Position participants away from vehicle traffic lanes and parking areas when possible.
Adult Supervision: Ensure adequate adult-to-child ratios, with supervisors maintaining constant awareness of their surroundings and any approaching vehicles or suspicious behavior.
Safety Briefings: Before each fundraising event, conduct brief safety meetings with both children and adult volunteers, establish protocols for emergencies, and designate specific adults to call 911 if needed.
Communication Plans: Ensure multiple adults have charged cell phones and emergency contact information readily available.
Positioning and Barriers: When fundraising near store entrances, position participants to the side rather than directly in front of the doors, and use tables, cones, or other barriers to create a buffer from vehicle traffic.
Trust Instincts: Teach children and adults to trust their instincts—if someone or something feels wrong, it’s appropriate to move to a safer location or alert other adults.
Youth sports organizations should also consider coordinating with business owners and property managers before conducting fundraisers on their premises. Store managers may be able to designate areas with better protection from vehicle traffic, suggest optimal times when foot traffic is high but parking lot congestion is manageable, or even allow fundraising activities to take place in covered areas near building entrances rather than in exposed areas of the parking lot.
Some businesses install security cameras to provide valuable surveillance coverage, and establishing a positive relationship with store management means staff members can serve as additional eyes and ears during fundraising events. Organizations might also consider using bollards, planters, or other physical barriers that stores already have in place to create a buffer zone between fundraisers and vehicle traffic.
Additionally, teams should maintain liability insurance that covers fundraising activities and ensure that all adult volunteers complete background checks and basic safety training. Creating a detailed safety plan that addresses potential scenarios—from medical emergencies to suspicious behavior to severe weather—helps ensure that adults know exactly how to respond if something goes wrong, potentially reducing panic and improving outcomes during crisis situations.
While organizations cannot eliminate all risks, thoughtful safety planning demonstrates responsible stewardship of children’s welfare and may reduce the severity of incidents when they do occur.
The Psychological Impact on Child Victims
Beyond physical injuries, children who experience violent attacks often face significant psychological trauma that may persist long after their bodies heal. The young baseball players who witnessed or experienced this attack may struggle with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms
- Anxiety, particularly in public settings or around vehicles
- Sleep disturbances and nightmares
- Difficulty concentrating at school
- Changes in behavior or mood
- Fear of participating in previously enjoyed activities
- Survivor’s guilt (especially if some teammates were injured while others were not)
The Importance of Professional Support
Parents and caregivers should watch for signs of psychological distress and consider connecting their children with mental health professionals who specialize in childhood trauma. Early intervention can prevent short-term stress reactions from developing into long-term mental health conditions.
Schools and youth sports organizations can also play supportive roles by:
- Providing counseling resources and referrals
- Creating safe spaces for children to process their experiences
- Training coaches and volunteers to recognize trauma symptoms
- Adjusting expectations and showing patience as children heal emotionally
The community’s response in the days and weeks following the incident will significantly influence how these children recover. Supportive, understanding environments promote resilience, while dismissive or minimizing attitudes can impede healing.
Respuesta y apoyo comunitarios
The Truckee community has rallied around the Tahoe Titans baseball team and the affected families. Mountain communities like Truckee often demonstrate remarkable solidarity during difficult times, with neighbors supporting one another through practical assistance and emotional encouragement.
Community support may include:
- Fundraising efforts to help cover medical expenses and replace the team’s lost fundraising revenue
- Meal trains and practical assistance for families managing medical appointments and recovery
- Messages of encouragement and solidarity for the young athletes
- Increased vigilance and protective awareness at future community events
In the days following the attack, Truckee residents have shown the resilience and compassion that define small mountain communities. Local businesses have stepped forward to donate funds to help the Tahoe Titans reach their Cooperstown fundraising goal, ensuring that this traumatic incident won’t prevent the young athletes from achieving their dream of playing at the home of baseball’s greatest legends.
Community members have organized meal deliveries for the affected families, recognizing that parents dealing with medical appointments, insurance claims, and their children’s emotional recovery need practical support during this challenging time. Social media platforms have been flooded with messages of support using hashtags like #TruckeStrong and #TahoeTitans, with residents sharing photos of blue ribbons tied to trees and lampposts throughout town as symbols of solidarity with the injured children and their families.
The local youth sports community has also responded with increased awareness, with coaches and parents from other teams reaching out to offer emotional support and share best practices for ensuring safety at future fundraising events. This collective response reflects the values that make communities like Truckee special—when tragedy strikes, neighbors don’t just express sympathy, they take concrete action to help those who are hurting, demonstrating that acts of senseless violence cannot break the bonds that hold communities together. This collective response helps victims feel less isolated and demonstrates that their community stands with them against senseless violence.
Calculadoras de indemnizaciones por lesiones catastróficas
When victims suffer serious injuries from intentional attacks or violent incidents, determining appropriate compensation can be complex and overwhelming. Catastrophic injury settlement calculators serve as valuable educational tools that help injury victims and their families understand the potential value of their claims by accounting for multiple categories of damages.
These calculators typically consider economic damages such as past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and costs for ongoing care or rehabilitation, as well as non-economic damages including pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disability or disfigurement.
For cases involving intentional acts like the Truckee attack, calculators may also factor in punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. While these tools provide helpful estimates by inputting variables such as injury severity, medical costs, income levels, and anticipated recovery time, it’s important to understand that every case is unique and actual settlement values depend on numerous factors, including the strength of evidence, the defendant’s ability to pay, insurance coverage limits, and the skill of legal representation.
Settlement calculators should be viewed as starting points for understanding potential compensation rather than definitive valuations. An experienced personal injury attorney can provide a more accurate assessment by evaluating the specific circumstances of your case, including factors that automated calculators cannot fully capture, such as the long-term psychological impact on child victims, the effect of injuries on family dynamics, and the jurisdiction-specific tendencies of judges and juries.
For victims of violent crimes involving children, the calculation becomes even more nuanced, as attorneys must project how injuries sustained at a young age may affect educational achievement, career prospects, relationships, and quality of life over many decades. These sophisticated analyses require both legal expertise and collaboration with medical experts, economists, and life care planners who can provide detailed testimony about the full scope of damages. Call us now at +1-866-218-3776 to speak with our experts.
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If you or your child has been injured in an intentional attack or violent incident, GJEL Accident Attorneys provides experienced legal representation to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Our firm has successfully represented victims of violent crimes and their families for over 40 years, securing more than $1 billion in compensation for injured Californians.
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Cuando trabaja con GJEL, se beneficia de:
Thorough Investigation: We conduct independent investigations to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build the strongest possible case for your claim.
Coordination with Criminal Proceedings: While maintaining your civil case, we monitor criminal proceedings to leverage any findings, testimony, or evidence that supports your claim.
Medical Documentation: We work with medical experts to thoroughly document your injuries and ensure that all current and future medical needs are accounted for in your claim.
Victim Advocacy: We help you navigate the victim compensation process and access available resources while pursuing additional recovery through civil litigation.
Compassionate Communication: We understand the trauma you’ve experienced and provide supportive, patient guidance throughout the legal process.
No Upfront Costs: We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
Taking the First Step
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a violent incident, you don’t have to face the legal system alone. An experienced personal injury attorney can handle the complex legal matters while you focus on your family’s physical and emotional recovery.
Moving Forward: Justice and Healing
“When children are deliberately targeted while doing something as innocent as raising money for their baseball team, it shakes us to our core. These young athletes and their families didn’t just suffer physical injuries that day—they experienced a trauma that will stay with them. As parents ourselves, we understand that your first priority is your children’s recovery, both physical and emotional. But it’s also important to know that you have legal rights, and there are avenues to hold the perpetrator accountable while securing the resources your family needs for medical care, counseling, and healing. The criminal justice system will pursue punishment, but a civil claim ensures your children receive compensation for their pain, their medical expenses, and the psychological support they’ll need moving forward. You don’t have to navigate this alone—we’re here to fight for justice on your behalf while you focus on what matters most: helping your children heal. No family should have to bear the financial burden of someone else’s violent actions, and we’ll work tirelessly to make sure you don’t have to.” — Andy Gillin, Managing Partner, GJEL Accident Attorneys
If your child or family member was injured in this senseless attack, or if you’ve been the victim of any intentional assault or violent crime, don’t wait to protect your legal rights. The experienced personal injury attorneys at GJEL Accident Attorneys understand the overwhelming challenges you’re facing right now—medical bills are mounting, your children may be struggling with trauma, and you’re trying to make sense of what happened while managing your family’s daily needs.
We’re here to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus entirely on your family’s recovery. What sets GJEL apart is our unwavering commitment to accessibility and justice: we work exclusively on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely nothing upfront, no retainer fees, no hourly charges, and no out-of-pocket expenses.
We only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you—if we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. This “no win, no fee” structure ensures that every family, regardless of their financial situation, has access to the same caliber of experienced legal representation that has secured over $1 billion for injured Californians over more than 40 years.
We advance all costs of investigating your case, hiring expert witnesses, and building the strongest possible claim, and we only recover those expenses if we achieve a successful outcome. Call us today at 1-866-218-3776 or visit our San Francisco office for a completely free, no-obligation consultation where we’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, explain your legal options in clear language, and help you understand what justice might look like for your family.
Time is critical—evidence must be preserved, witnesses must be interviewed, and California law imposes strict deadlines for filing claims. Don’t let the perpetrator’s actions rob your family twice—first of your sense of safety, and second of the compensation you deserve for your suffering.
Local Truckee and Regional Resources for Crime Victims
Cumplimiento de la ley
Truckee Police Department
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Non-Emergency: (530) 550-2323
Emergency: 911
Website: https://www.townoftruckee.com/government/police
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
Non-Emergency: (530) 265-1471
Emergency: 911
Website: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/195/Sheriffs-Office
California Highway Patrol – Truckee Area Office
10007 Riverside Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2001
Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Handles traffic incidents and maintains collision reports for the Truckee area.
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
(Serves parts of the Tahoe region)
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Non-Emergency: (530) 889-7800
Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1054/Sheriffs-Office
Atención médica
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Avenue
Truckee, CA 96161
Emergency Department: (530) 587-6011
Main Line: (530) 587-6011
Website: https://www.tfhd.com
Provides comprehensive emergency care, trauma services, and follow-up treatment.
Tahoe Forest Hospital Wellness Center
10121 Pine Avenue
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-6233
Offers outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy services.
Renown Regional Medical Center
1155 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 982-4100
Website: https://www.renown.org
Level II Trauma Center for more serious injuries requiring advanced trauma care.
Barton Memorial Hospital
2170 South Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-3420
Website: https://www.bartonhealth.org
Alternative emergency care facility serving the South Shore area.
Servicios y apoyo a las víctimas
Nevada County Victim Witness Assistance Center
201 Commercial Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1382
Email: vwac@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2314/Victim-Witness-Assistance-Center
Provides crisis intervention, court accompaniment, assistance with victim compensation claims, and support throughout the criminal justice process.
California Victim Compensation Board
P.O. Box 350
Sacramento, CA 95812-0350
Toll-Free: (800) 777-9229
Website: https://victims.ca.gov
Email: info@victims.ca.gov
Apply for financial assistance to help cover crime-related expenses, including medical bills, mental health counseling, lost wages, and funeral costs. Applications can be filed online through the CalVCB website.
Placer County Victim/Witness Assistance Program
10820 Justice Center Drive, Suite 230
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 408-8151
Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1439/Victim-Services
Serves victims of crime in Placer County areas, including parts of the Tahoe region.
WEAVE (Women Escaping A Violent Environment)
24-Hour Support Line: (916) 920-2952
Administrative Office: (916) 448-2321
Website: https://www.weaveinc.org
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for victims of violence throughout Northern California.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Toll-Free: (855) 4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Website: https://victimsofcrime.org
Provides resources, referrals, and information about victims’ rights nationwide.
Mental Health Support
Tahoe Forest Health System Behavioral Health
10121 Pine Avenue
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-6206
Website: https://www.tfhd.com/behavioral-health
Provides individual and family counseling, psychiatric services, and specialized trauma therapy for children and adults.
Crisis Support Services of Nevada County
24-Hour Crisis Line: (530) 265-3611 or (530) 272-1127
Text Line: Text “NCCRISIS” to 839863
Administrative Office: (530) 265-3434
Website: https://www.crisissupport.org
Offers immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and referrals to ongoing mental health services.
Placer County Crisis Response Team
24-Hour Crisis Line: (877) 715-7346
Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/7417/Crisis-Response-Team
Mobile crisis intervention services for mental health emergencies.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Website: https://www.nctsn.org
Toll-Free: (310) 235-2633
Comprehensive resources for parents and caregivers helping children recover from trauma, including treatment provider directories and educational materials.
SAMHSA National Helpline
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) – Reno
24-Hour Response: (775) 784-8085
Website: https://www.tipreno.org
Provides immediate emotional support following traumatic events in the Reno-Tahoe region.
Recursos sobre transporte y seguridad vial
Caltrans District 3 (Serves the Truckee area)
703 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-4557
Website: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3
Manages regional highway safety, traffic conditions, and road incident information.
Nevada County Transportation Commission
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1411
Website: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2252/Transportation-Commission
Coordinates regional transportation planning and safety initiatives.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
Website: https://www.nhtsa.gov
Federal resource for traffic safety information, vehicle recalls, and crash statistics.
Recursos jurídicos
GJEL Accident Attorneys
Toll-Free: 1-866-218-3776
San Francisco Office: (415) 986-4777
Oakland Office: (510) 832-0606
Sacramento Office: (916) 993-0909
Website: https://www.gjel.com
Email: info@gjel.com
Free consultations for victims of violent crimes, intentional attacks, and all types of personal injury cases. Available 24/7 for emergencies.
Legal Services of Northern California
Nevada County Office:
(530) 345-9491
Toll-Free: 1-800-822-9687
Website: https://www.lsnc.net
Free legal assistance for qualifying low-income residents in civil matters, including victims’ rights and family law issues.
California Courts Self-Help Center
Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm
Comprehensive information about navigating the California court system, including restraining orders and victims’ rights.
State Bar of California Lawyer Referral Service
Toll-Free: 1-866-442-2529
Website: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Lawyer-Referral-Service
Connects individuals with qualified attorneys in their area for initial consultations.
Community Support and Youth Services
Truckee Police Department Community Programs
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 550-2323
Website: https://www.townoftruckee.com/government/police/community-programs
Information about community safety programs, crime prevention, and youth outreach initiatives.
Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
970 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 583-2027
Website: https://www.bgcnlt.org
Provides safe after-school environments and support programs for youth in the Tahoe-Truckee region.
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
11603 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2500
Website: https://www.ttusd.org
District resources, including school counselors, psychologists, and crisis response teams.
The Tahoe Fund
P.O. Box 6432
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(775) 298-5896
Website: https://www.tahoefund.org
A community foundation that may assist with fundraising efforts for families affected by tragedy.
Crime Prevention and Safety Education
National Crime Prevention Council
Website: https://www.ncpc.org
Resources for community safety, crime prevention strategies, and personal safety education.
Safe Kids Worldwide
Website: https://www.safekids.org
Evidence-based resources for preventing unintentional injuries to children, including safety guidelines for youth activities.
Protect Youth Sports
Website: https://www.protectyouthsports.org
Resources specifically designed to ensure safety in youth sports environments.
Additional California State Resources
California Department of Justice – Office of Victims’ Services
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/victimservices
Comprehensive information about victims’ rights under California law and available state resources.
California Attorney General’s Victims’ Rights Information
Toll-Free: 1-877-433-9069
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/crime/victims
Information about Marsy’s Law (California Victims’ Bill of Rights) and how to exercise your rights throughout the criminal justice process.
California Office of Emergency Services – Victim Services
Website: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/recovery-directorate/victim-services/
Coordinates state victim assistance programs and provides disaster-related victim services.
