ELK GROVE, CA — A motorcyclist was killed in a violent truck collision in Elk Grove near West Camden Drive and Sheldon Road, one of the busiest roads in the area.
The Elk Grove Police Department confirmed that, due to the severity of the crash, the roadway will remain closed for several hours while investigators work at the scene to determine the cause of the accident.
Early reports indicate that the impact was so severe that the motorcyclist died at the scene before medical assistance could arrive. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of family members.
This tragic crash once again raises concerns about road safety in Elk Grove, where collisions each year claim lives and leave families devastated.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes as the investigation continues.