Former Truckee High School coach dies in crash
By Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette-Journal
A former Truckee High School football coach was killed in a head-on car crash Saturday outside of Sierraville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Former football coach Robert Shaffer died at the scene. His wife Lisa Shaffer and his 22-year-old son, Patrick, suffered minor to moderate injuries, CHP said in an incident report.
The crash was reported at about 9:29pm Saturday along Highway 89 just south of Cold Creek Campground in Sierra County, authorities said.
