Artyom Becher, 29, and Christine Payne, 23, killed in high-speed single-car crash on Marconi and Walnut in Carmichael, California

Modified Date: 
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 3:14pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 15, 2015

1 Of 2 People Killed In Carmichael Crash Identified

Based on the damage to the car and tree, investigators also believe the car was going well over the posted speed limit. 

2 people confirmed dead after car crashes into tree in Carmichael

People tell KCRA 3 that there was some kind of dispute inside the car before it crashed.

UPDATE: Coroner identifies driver in fatal Carmichael crash

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as Christine Payne, 23, of Sacramento. Her passenger was identified as Artyom Becher, 29. The Coroner’s Office’s online records did not list a city of residence for Becher.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Van Lindt, a car was heading south at around 10 a.m. on Walnut near Marconi when it lost control, veered across all lanes of traffic, and finally struck a tree. Artyom Becher, 29, was killed. The other person in the vehicle, a woman in her 20s, was also killed. Witnesses said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed. We'll update this story as more information becomes available. 

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Artyom Becher
Christine Payne

Comments

You will be missed by many Archie and Christine. Rest in paradise my friends

Rest in Paradise Archie and Christine. You will be missed by many but forgotten by none

r i p archie.  can anyone help me contact archie's brother andrei?

 

This was his number last time i spoke to him 916-770-6006, but you can message him on facebook.

so stupid and senseless. i feel sorry for her lil girl. its her own stupidity that caused her to lose her life but her lil gurl should have a mom still

Wow are you completely heartless nobody knows the details, i personally heard she was being chased by an abusive ex boyfriend, but nobody will ever know what really happened or why it happened but for someone to say its her own stupidity when there clueless like we all are. Well they should keep there damn comments to them selves. Choice words. what i really want to say is a bit in appropriate wish i knew who u were tho keep ur rude ass comments to urself

I totally agree!

People are too quick to jump to conclusions 😡

 

WE MAY NOT HAVE SPENT ALOT OF TIME AROUND EACHOTHER BUT THE LITTLE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT WE DID A FEW YEARS AGO WAS FUN AND IM GLAD TO HAVE MEET YOU!                R.I.P CHRISTINE PAYNE               ALWAYS MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!

Christine, I often think about what you would've been doing today. I think about your daughter, and how much of how little she may remember you. I think that this was a life taken so young with so much promise. I'm still crushed from it. I wish you were here. Love you, Bossy

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