1 person dead following fiery crash into tree on Highway 99 in the Elk Grove, California
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 11:04amAccident Date:
Friday, May 29, 2015CHP still trying to identify Highway 99 fatal crash victim
CHP Officer Michael Bradley said the body was badly burned and they have not yet been able to identify the victim from dental records. He expected a positive identification on Monday.
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Officials with the California Highway Patrol say the victim, believed to be a man in his 30s, was southbound on Highway 99 south of Elk Grove Boulevard about 1 a.m. Friday when his Toyota Yaris left the roadway. A witness attempted to free the driver from the burning vehicle, but the damage and fire was too extensive, and the driver died at the scene.
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Type: Car Accident
Roadway:
Highway 99City:
Elk Grove, CACounty:
Sacramento County, CA
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