Pickup Truck Plows Into Youth Baseball Fundraiser, Injuring Several

Authorities charge man with attempted murder after he allegedly drove into group of players and parents outside California Safeway

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 49-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and other counts after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into a group of youth baseball players and their families who were fundraising outside a Safeway store in Truckee, California. At least seven people were injured in the incident, including three players, three parents, and one other family member. The suspect, Jonathan Maurer, is accused of intentionally targeting the group after first stubbing out a cigarette on one of their fundraising signs.

Why it matters

The alleged attack on the youth baseball team has shocked the local community and raised concerns about public safety, especially at community events. The incident also highlights the potential dangers of vehicular attacks and the need for better security measures to protect vulnerable groups like children participating in fundraisers.

The details

According to authorities, Maurer first approached the Tahoe Titans baseball team's fundraising table outside the Safeway and stubbed out a cigarette on one of their signs. He then returned to his pickup truck and allegedly drove it directly into the group, injuring several people. The victims included three players, three parents, and one other family member. Every one of them survived the incident, but some required hospitalization.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 12, 2026 around 2 p.m. outside a Safeway store in Truckee, California.
  • Maurer has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and several sentencing enhancements.

The players

Jonathan Maurer

A 49-year-old man accused of intentionally driving his pickup truck into a group of youth baseball players and their families who were fundraising outside a California Safeway store.

Tahoe Titans

A youth baseball team that was fundraising outside a Safeway store in Truckee, California when the incident occurred.

Jesse Wilson

The Nevada County district attorney who stated that the allegations of an intentional act directed at children is "hard to comprehend" and that his office will work to hold the suspect accountable.

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What they’re saying

“The allegations that this act was intentional and directed at kids is hard to comprehend. Our office will work through the criminal justice process and, if the evidence supports the charges, do everything we can, to the fullest extent of the law, to hold this individual accountable, send a clear message that this behavior has no place in society, and protect the public from further harm.”

— Jesse Wilson, Nevada County District Attorney

“He put a cigarette out on one of our signs, then came back out, gave us a weird look, mumbled something under his breath and walked away. The next thing I knew, myself and our boys were being pulled out of rubble.”

— Jamie DeWit, Parent (KOVR)

“I remember hearing the truck a half second before I got hit... When I got hit, I just felt a little tingle and then the pain came on. I got flung away.”

— Rowan Grant, Player (KOVR)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jonathan Maurer out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident has shaken the local community and raised urgent questions about public safety, especially at community events involving children. It underscores the need for better security measures and vigilance to protect vulnerable groups from potential vehicular attacks.