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2 people killed in single-vehicle crash in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood

2 dead from crash in Sacramento involving 1 vehicle
2 dead from crash in Sacramento involving 1 vehicle 00:27

SACRAMENTO -- Two people are dead following a single-vehicle crash in Sacramento, according to Sacramento Police Department. 

The crash took place late Sunday night, just before 11:30 p.m., at Riverside Boulevard and 43rd Avenue. 

Upon arrival, officers found two people with critical injuries inside the vehicle. One of the victims, identified as 66-year-old Rudy Martin Almanza, was declared deceased on the scene by Sacramento Fire personnel. 

The other victim, identified as 61-year-old Frances Marie Almanza, was sent to a hospital where she was then pronounced dead. 

The investigation has now been taken over by the Major Collision Investigations Unit, and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

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