Watch CBS News

Driver Dies In Head-On Collision On Howe Avenue

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento Police are investigating major vehicle collision on Howe Avenue that killed one person.

Police said the crash happened between American River Drive and Swarthmore Drive around 3:40 p.m. Monday.

Sacramento Police spokesperson Marcus Basquez said the crash happened on southbound Howe Avenue near Swarthmore Drive.

Based on their preliminary investigation, police say one vehicle, a gray Volvo, reportedly drove into oncoming traffic for an unknown reason and collided head-on with a Prius, driving south on Howe.

READ ALSO: Deputies: Man Intentionally Set On Fire; Search On For Suspect Near Rio Vista

When officers and firefighters arrived on the scene the found both drivers had major injuries. Both were transported to area hospitals.

According to Basquez, the driver of the Volvo did not survive. The other driver reportedly has moderate to major injuries.

Crime Scene investigators will be processing the crash scene in the southbound lanes into Monday evening.

Howe Avenue was closed between those streets while officers investigate the collision.

The road reopened by 8:50 p.m. Monday.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.