[09-16-2021] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Road Rage Shooting on Orange Grove Avenue

One unidentified man was killed after getting shot in a suspected road rage incident on Thursday morning, September 16, 2021.

The incident transpired at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of Orange Grove Avenue and Auburn Boulevard.

A shooting was reported near the intersection. Deputies later arrived at the scene and found the 46-year-old victim next to his vehicle on the roadway.

Emergency personnel immediately gave the man first aid before the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District arrived and transported the man to an area hospital.

Unfortunately, the 46-year-old man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Reports later revealed that the victim drove his car into another vehicle.

The 46-year-old man then exited his vehicle and approached the other vehicle. The 24-year-old driver of the other vehicle then opened fire.

The other driver then called local authorities the next day. He was identified as 37-year-old Theotis Leshun T.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses are encouraged to call Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115 for any additional information on the incident.

Road Rage Accident Statistics

It’s a sign of road rage when someone purposefully tries to intimidate another driver with their car. As a result, car accidents caused by aggressive driving or the willful negligence of an angry driver sometimes end in catastrophic injuries or death.

Road rage can endanger other drivers by causing them to become distracted or even put themselves in danger. In some aggressive driving circumstances, a driver may unwittingly cause a collision by running a car off the road or bumping into the subject of their rage.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, as many as 80% of American motorists said they had experienced road rage in the previous year.

Around eight million persons engaged in extreme road rage activities, such as getting out of their vehicles to confront others or slamming into other vehicles.

At least one person is shot and either injured or killed in a road rage incident every 18 hours. Nearly twice as many people were shot and killed or injured in road rage events last year compared to the previous year.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims in Sacramento County

Road rage can have serious ramifications. It is preferable to retain a clear head and be calm while driving. Unfortunately, some drivers cannot regulate their emotions, which can lead to serious accidents.

If a loved one was killed in a deadly road rage accident, you have the legal right to hold the culprit accountable for their actions. A wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of the accident.

Attorneys are also well-versed in the strategies used by insurance companies to reduce your compensation. Your attorney can help you protect against insurance companies’ deception to prevent being reimbursed unfairly.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, our sympathetic and skilled Sacramento County wrongful death attorneys team is here to help. For decades, we have served clients like you.

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