North Sacramento, CA (June 6, 2025) — A deadly crash shut down a major roadway in North Sacramento late Saturday night, claiming the life of one man.

According to reports, the collision happened around 9:23 p.m. on May 31 along Rio Linda Boulevard, just north of E Street. Authorities responded quickly and closed traffic in both directions to manage the scene. The crash involved a blue and gray Scion XB, a black Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, and a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.

A 47-year-old man from Plumas Lake, who was identified as the wrong-way driver of the Scion XB, was pronounced dead at the scene. A fire chaplain confirmed the fatality. At least one other person was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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