Lake of the Pines resident Douglas Swasey was killed in the big pileup on I-80 on Friday, the Placer County Sheriff’s office confirmed to me on Saturday.
It is a local tragedy. For years, Swasey and his wife have run Swasey’s Hair salon in Grass Valley.
The crash occurred on I-80′s westbound lanes in the Yuba Gap area, involving multiple vehicles and big rigs. It closed much of I-80.
Law enforcement officers found Swasey, in his late 60s, outside his vehicle. They assumed he had exited it to put chains on or get it free, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
More than a dozen people were transported to the hospital with injuries in the pileup, brought on by trecherous snow and ice.
We offer our prayers and condolences to Mr. Swasey’s family.
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I want to express great sorrow for this family , I new this man for years and can not say enough good about him. What a loss. sincerly Kathy Graham
How tragic. I had my hair cut at his shop for a while and he was always a friendly, nice guy. I always heard nothing but good things about him. God bless him and his family.
Doug Swasey was an incredible friend to my mother for over 30 years. He knows more about our family than members of our family do! My prayers are with his wife and family. No matter what was going on in his own life, Doug and my mom would have a great time at the salon. My mom passed away in 2009 so I know how much your family will miss your husband, dad, grandpop. Hope you see my mom in heaven and keep her hair looking great!
Sara aka Sam