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Solo Vehicle Dual Fatality

Aug 29, 2019 12:00AM ● By By Amy Walker, California Highway Patrol

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On August 27, 2019 at approximately 1:31 am, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a traffic collision in the area of Watt Avenue and Longview Drive.  Upon arrival responding units located a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo within the dry creek bed of Arcade Creek, east of northbound SR-51, and north of Watt Avenue.  Both the male driver and male passenger were still seat belted inside the vehicle and required extrication.  Sacramento County Fire arrived on scene and pronounced both parties in the vehicle deceased.  Preliminary on scene investigation suggests this was a solo vehicle traffic collision.  Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision. 

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Amy Walker who will be available at the CHP North Sacramento Area business phone number: (916) 348-2317, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you can reach her on her cell phone at (916) 798-0975.  Follow us on Twitter @chpnsac or like us on Facebook.com/chpnorthsac

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