One person was killed Sunday evening following a traffic collision near Granite Bay. 

According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. when two vehicles, an Escalade and a Jeep, collided near the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and Barton Rd.

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Initial reports indicate that the driver of the Jeep allegedly traveled into the intersection during a red light and collided into the Escalade. The collision caused the Jeep to overturn. 

A passenger riding in the backseat of the Jeep, reportedly to be a minor, sustained fatal injuries. Two additional occupants in the vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.

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The driver of the Escalade was reportedly uninjured. 

At this time no additional information is being released as the incident remains under investigation. 

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Folsom Times Staff
Author: Folsom Times Staff

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