Sacramento County, CA – On the evening of Saturday, April 25, 2026, a collision between a pickup truck and an ATV resulted in the death of the ATV driver near Rio Linda, according to KCRA.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 8:19 PM at 16th Street and Elverta Road.
Authorities said the pickup truck struck the rear of the ATV, causing the driver to be thrown from the vehicle. The ATV driver was pronounced dead as a result of the crash. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claim
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