Authorities reported that a pickup truck slammed into the rear of a quad all-terrain vehicle near the intersection. The impact caused the ATV rider to be ejected onto the roadway
Sacramento County, CA – An ATV Rider was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Saturday night near Rio Linda in Sacramento County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place at around 8:19 p.m. April 25, near 16th Street and Elverta Road.
Authorities reported that a pickup truck slammed into the rear of a quad all-terrain vehicle near the intersection. The impact caused the ATV rider to be ejected onto the roadway.
The CHP and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the accident.
The ATV rider was confirmed deceased at the scene. No identification details on the rider were immediately released.
There was no update on the condition of the truck driver.
No more details on the incident were available. The cause of the collision is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.