Pedestrian Burke Madden, 14, killed in collision on Whitelock in Elk Grove, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 6:53am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 17, 2020

Community Pays Respects After Teen Killed By Car In Elk Grove

People young and old have been visiting the center median of the crash site to pay their respects to the boy by leaving flowers and candles. The Elk Grove Unified School District confirmed he was a student in the district.

Family Of Elk Grove Boy Killed On Bike Calls For Change At ‘Dangerous Intersection’

But on Saturday afternoon, traffic was moving quickly and the teen and his friend thought they could make it across safely. A driver clipped the back of his bike, throwing him 30 to 40 feet in the air.  Police say the pedestrian signal wasn’t activated.

Mom Of Elk Grove Boy, 14, Killed In Bike Crash Calls Death Preventable

Almost 100 people gathered in Elk Grove for an honorary bike ride in Burke’s honor Wednesday. Fochetti says she’s honored to see this support, knowing her bright-eyed son was loved and will be remembered.

People Involved: 
Burke Madden
Roadway: 
Whitelock

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