West Sacramento, CA – Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Old River Rd
West Sacramento, CA (September 10, 2020) – A head-on collision in the Sacramento area claimed the lives of two victims on Wednesday morning. Just after 6 a.m., on September 9, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a collision on Old River Road.
Reports provided by authorities show that a sedan was traveling north on Old River Road when it collided head-on with a pickup truck near the intersection with County Road 124.
The driver of the sedan, who was identified as a 61-year-old local resident was declared deceased at the scene of the accident due to the severity of their injuries. A 75-year old local resident, who was driving the pickup truck, was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
A passenger in the pickup truck was severely injured and rushed to an area hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported in the accident. At this time, troopers with the California Highway Patrol are investigating the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
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