28-year-old Devin James Newton of Roseville died in the collision at Antelope Road and Mariposa Avenue, according to the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.
Citrus Heights, CA. – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car at the end of a police chase Monday evening in Citrus Heights.
28-year-old Devin James Newton of Roseville died in the collision at Antelope Road and Mariposa Avenue, according to the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.
Before the crash, police officers had attempted to stop Newton for vehicle code violations near Antelope Road and Wonder Street, but the motorcyclist failed to stop, prompting a police chase.
Newton drove at high speeds, running red lights and stop signs, and turning off his headlights during the chase.
A Sacramento Police Department helicopter assisted in tracing his movements.
The chase ended when Newton's motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Antelope Road and Mariposa Avenue.
Newton was pronounced dead at the scene after failed resuscitation efforts.
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Citrus Heights, CA. – A 28-year-old motorcyclist died Monday night after crashing into a car during a police chase in Citrus Heights.
According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, the chase began around 8:20 p.m. when officers tried to stop the rider near Antelope Road and Wonder Street for unspecified vehicle code violations.
Police said the motorcyclist did not stop but fled at high speeds, driving recklessly, ignoring traffic signals, and turning off headlights while evading the officers.
The pursuit ended at Antelope Road and Mariposa Avenue, where the motorcycle collided with a car, ejecting the rider.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car driver was uninjured.
A Sacramento Police Department helicopter assisted in tracing the motorcyclist during the chase.
The crash remains under investigation by CHPD.