Two people killed, 1 injured in Citrus Heights crash
CITRUS HEIGHTS - A crash in Citrus Heights took the lives of two people on Sunday night.
At approximately 7:45 PM, the Citrus Heights Police Department received several 911 calls about a crash between two vehicles and a pedestrian on Auburn Blvd. near Cobalt Wy.
According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and found a pedestrian lying on the road and attempted to provide lifesaving efforts; however, the pedestrian died.
Officers also provided aid to the drivers of both vehicles who were subsequently transported to local hospitals by fire personnel. One driver died and the other driver had minor to moderate injuries and is being treated.
Although the exact cause of the crash is still being investigated, speed does appear to be a factor, police say. It's unknown if alcohol or drugs were also a factor.
The Citrus Heights Police Department's Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate the collision. Both westbound and eastbound lanes of Auburn Blvd. between Cobalt Wy. and San Tomas Dr. will be closed for several hours while the collision is investigated.
The identities of the deceased pedestrian and driver are being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.
Anyone who witnessed to crash is encouraged to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department at (916) 727-5500.