1 dead in crash between SUV, construction vehicle near Rosemont, Sacramento CHP says

A collision Wednesday morning between an SUV and a construction vehicle near Rosemont left one person dead.

The wreck happened just before 6 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatchers. It was not immediately known what caused the collision between the sport utility vehicle and the large-wheel front loader on South Watt just south of Jackson Road.

The crash briefly closed South Watt for a time as emergency crews responded to the scene. The roadway has since reopened, according to the CHP.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office was expected to release the name of the driver, identified as a 30-year-old man, after relatives were notified of his death.

This story was originally published March 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM.

Darrell Smith

The Sacramento Bee

916-321-1040

Darrell Smith is a local reporter for The Sacramento Bee. He joined The Bee in 2006 and previously worked at newspapers in Palm Springs, Colorado Springs and Marysville. Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.