Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash at Rio Linda Blvd, Crystal Rd in Sacramento County

Rio Linda, CA — According to KCRA, a fatal accident occurred Saturday evening, August 10, 2024, when a young man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree in the Rio Linda area of Sacramento County.

The fatal accident took place at approximately 6:54 PM near the intersection of Rio Linda Boulevard and Crystal Road. According to officials, the driver, a man in his 20s, was the sole occupant of the car. He was heading south on Rio Linda Boulevard, driving at a speed between 45 and 50 mph. As he approached the intersection with Crystal Road, he may have made an unsafe turn, causing his vehicle to veer off the road and collide with a tree.

Emergency responders from Sacramento Metro Fire were dispatched to the scene. The fire department’s crew extricated the young man from the wreckage. However, despite their prompt response and the transportation of the man to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to them shortly after arrival.

The California Highway Patrol has launched an investigation into the incident, with officers looking into whether alcohol or drugs played a role.

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