Single-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Elk Grove Boulevard

A tragic single-vehicle crash in Elk Grove resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning near the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and Backer Ranch Road. The driver, operating a Lexus, veered off the road and collided with a tree, with police finding him deceased upon arrival. The vehicle was also reportedly involved in a non-injury hit-and-run incident shortly before the fatal crash. As a result, Elk Grove Boulevard was closed between Cresleigh Parkway and Backer Ranch Road, causing significant traffic disruptions while investigations continue. Authorities have asked the public to come forward with any information that might clarify the circumstances leading to the accident. The investigation remains ongoing, with no estimated time for reopening the affected road segment.