Citrus Heights, CA – A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle on Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights late Monday morning, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
The fatal crash occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Van Maren Lane, just south of Auburn Boulevard.
According to authorities, the motorcyclist collided with another vehicle along the roadway under circumstances that remain under investigation. Details regarding how the vehicles were traveling or what led to the collision have not yet been released.
The adult rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin. No other injuries have been reported, and no arrests have been made.
Police stated that drugs and alcohol are not believed to have played a role in the crash. However, investigators are still working to determine whether speed may have been a contributing factor.
Officers responded to the scene and secured the area while conducting an on-site investigation into the fatal collision.
The crash led to the closure of Van Maren Lane in the area as authorities worked to investigate and clear the scene, causing traffic disruptions nearby.
The incident remains under investigation by the Citrus Heights Police Department.