[06-15-2025] Sacramento County, CA – Woman Killed, Two Injured in Two-Car Crash at South Watt Avenue and Kiefer Boulevard in Rosemont

A woman died, and two of her passengers were injured in a two-car crash in the Rosemont area of Sacramento on Sunday evening, June 15, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of South Watt Avenue and Kiefer Boulevard.

A Lexus and an Infiniti collided after one of the vehicles reportedly ran a red light, though authorities have not yet confirmed which driver was at fault.

The woman driving the Infiniti was transported to a hospital, where she later died from major injuries. A man and a juvenile in her vehicle were also hospitalized. The man suffered moderate injuries, while the juvenile sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the Lexus was not injured. It is currently unknown whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Car Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a decrease in traffic fatalities for the fifth consecutive quarter in the first half of 2023. An estimated 19,515 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes, reflecting a 3.3% drop from the 20,190 fatalities recorded during the same period in 2022. This decline was observed in both the first and second quarters of 2023.

Preliminary data also indicates a 2.3% increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT), with drivers covering an additional 35.1 billion miles compared to the previous year. Despite this rise in driving, traffic fatalities decreased, resulting in a lower fatality rate of 1.24 deaths per 100 million VMT, compared to the previously projected rate of 1.31 deaths.