On May 10, 2025, at approximately 5:32 a.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to Elk Grove Boulevard, between McKenna Drive and Backer Ranch Road, regarding a single-vehicle collision.
A Lexus traveling eastbound on Elk Grove Boulevard left the roadway just west of Backer Ranch Road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant, a 23-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will make identification of the deceased.
During the course of our investigation, it was discovered that prior to the fatal collision, the same vehicle was involved in a minor, non-injury hit and run with another vehicle at the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and Fire Poppy Road around 5:27 a.m.
The fatal collision is under investigation, and Traffic Investigators believe alcohol and speed were factors.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Bureau at (916) 478-8143.
