A 47-year-old Roseville man died on Sunday night, May 10, 2026, following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Baseline Road and Canyon Creek Drive. George Habeeb was driving a white van when it collided with a BMW traveling westbound on Baseline Road shortly after 9 p.m.
The Placer County Coroner confirmed his identity after emergency responders arrived. Habeeb was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the BMW was transported to a hospital with injuries that have not been specified.
The Roseville Police Department’s major accident team responded immediately. Investigators shut down traffic in the area for several hours while they documented the scene. The driver of the BMW remained at the location and cooperated with authorities.
Police have stated that alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the crash. However, officials have not released information about speed, weather conditions, or the state of the roadway at the time of the collision. It also remains unclear which vehicle had the right-of-way.
Habeeb lived in west Roseville, a growing residential area northeast of Sacramento. Friends and neighbors describe him as a hardworking individual who prioritized his family and maintained close ties to the community. His sudden death has left those who knew him searching for answers as the investigation continues.
Baseline Road is a busy east-west corridor in Placer County. The area has seen increased traffic in recent years due to residential and commercial expansion. Residents have expressed concerns about safety along the stretch, noting that collisions have become more frequent. Habeeb’s death has prompted renewed calls for improved roadway safety measures, though no specific proposals have been announced.
The Roseville Police Department has asked anyone with information about the crash to contact their office. The investigation remains active. Habeeb’s family has requested privacy as they mourn. He was 47 years old. Those who knew him are remembering him as a man dedicated to his community and his household. No funeral arrangements have been publicly announced.
