Carmichael crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured after motorist runs red light, CHP says
A driver was killed Saturday after authorities said he ran a red light in Carmichael, colliding with another vehicle.
The man, whom California Highway Patrol identified only as a male in his 30s driving a sedan, ran a red light on Manzanita Avenue at Madison Avenue about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, said CHP North Sacramento spokesman Officer Justin Fetterly.
On Sunday, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Masoud Esmailpour, 37, of Carmichael.
The motorist collided with a van, which was driven by a man in his 20s, according to CHP.
The van driver was transported from the scene and treated for minor injuries.
This story was originally published February 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM.
Jenavieve Hatch
The Sacramento Bee