A 21-year-old Sacramento woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 160 near Sherman Island Cross Road early Sunday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Ajani Leona Everhart was driving a black Kia Forte northbound at about 5:30 a.m. when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes and collided with an oncoming Ford F-250 pickup truck.
Everhart, who was the only person in the Kia, died from her injuries. Two occupants of the pickup were transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
CHP continues to investigate what caused the crash.
Serious collisions like this can leave families facing sudden loss, medical expenses, and difficult questions about liability.
A Sacramento Car Accident Attorney can help injured victims and families understand their legal options after a major crash. Frank Penney Injury Lawyers represents people injured in serious California collisions and can also assist families pursuing wrongful death claims.