Man Killed in Broadside Accident with Police Car on Watt Avenue and Elverta Road [Antelope, CA]

Man Dies in T-Bone Crash with Police Car on Watt Avenue in Antelope

 
ANTELOPE, CA (December 23, 2022) — A 19-year-old man died in a broadside accident with a police car on Watt Avenue and Elverta Road Thursday.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash happened around 2:00 a.m. For unknown reasons, a 19-year-old Antelope man driving a westbound Mazda T-boned a deputy vehicle heading northbound on Watt Avenue. Since the man was not wearing a seatbelt, he was ejected from his Mazda and suffered fatal injuries.
 
Medical staff confirmed him dead at a nearby hospital. His three passengers, described as a 20-year-old man from Sacramento, a 20-year-old man from Antelope and a 21-year-old Antelope woman suffered minor to major injuries. Authorities confirmed that neither of the occupants had their seatbelt on.
 
As for the 27-year-old Sacramento County deputy, he complained of pain and reported only minor injuries.
 
It’s unclear what led to the crash. However, authorities have ruled out impairment as a possible explanation. At this time, the Sacramento County coroner’s office has yet to release the victim’s name pending notification of next of kin.
 
Those with information surrounding this accident can call the CHP.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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