Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Crashing into 4 Outside Truckee Safeway

Authorities allege Jonathan Maurer intentionally drove into the group selling beef jerky to fund a baseball trip.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 38-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly crashing his vehicle into four people selling beef jerky outside a Safeway store in Truckee, California. The victims were members of the Tahoe Titans baseball team raising funds for a trip to Cooperstown All Star Village in New York.

Why it matters

This incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about public safety, especially for youth sports teams and organizations that rely on fundraising efforts in public spaces. It also highlights the need for greater protections and security measures to prevent such deliberate attacks.

The details

According to authorities, Jonathan Maurer was initially charged with assault with a deadly weapon likely to produce great bodily injury. However, the charges have now been escalated to eight counts of attempted murder as investigators allege Maurer intentionally crashed his vehicle into the group of four people outside the Safeway store.

  • The incident occurred on February 7, 2026.
  • Maurer was arrested and charged on February 10, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Maurer

A 38-year-old man charged with eight counts of attempted murder for allegedly crashing his vehicle into a group of people outside a Safeway store in Truckee, California.

Tahoe Titans

A local youth baseball team that was fundraising by selling beef jerky outside the Safeway store when the incident occurred.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure the safety of our community, especially our young athletes, as they work to raise funds for important trips and events.”

— Mayor Jill Hastings, Truckee Mayor (Truckee Times)

What’s next

Maurer is currently being held at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, and a judge will determine whether he will be granted bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for greater protections and security measures to ensure the safety of community members, especially youth, engaging in public fundraising activities. Local authorities and community leaders must work together to address this issue and prevent similar attacks in the future.