Folsom police investigated a head-on collision Thursday that claimed the life of one person in an undeveloped area south of Highway 50.
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Donovan Palma, 19, of Elk Grove.
Palma, a graduate of Cosumnes Oaks High School who played baseball, was attending Folsom Lake College. Family members have organized a GoFundMe account with a goal of raising $15,000.
Donovan Palma died in early morning car accident on way to Folsom Lake College weight training.Cosumnes Oaks HS grad pic.twitter.com/1vVVOTPpUS
— Joe Davidson (@SacBee_JoeD) September 15, 2016
Palma was too good of a man for this to happen, heaven gained a gamer ⚾️ this ones for you Donovan Palma #birdgang #RIPDP
— Showy Jay⚾️⚡️ (@Jaylunddevon__) September 15, 2016
The incident was reported to the Folsom Police Department about 5:09 a.m., and occurred on Scott Road, an area recently annexed by the city for future development.
Palma was driving a blue Kia northbound on Scott Road when he crossed into the oncoming lane, clipping a Lexus and crashing head-on into a pickup, according to Sgt. Andrew Bates, spokesman for the Folsom Police Department.
“One of the involved people was pronounced dead at the scene, and one was taken (to the hospital) with moderate injuries,” he said.
The driver of the Lexus was not injured. The road was closed for several hours.
Authorities did not release the identities of the other two people involved in the crash.
A sad day to be a Falcon. Donovan Palma you'll always be remembered & will forever be my teammate and my brother. Life isn't fair #RIPPalma
— Will Felton (@willfelton6) September 15, 2016
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