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Police investigating fatal crash along Whitney Ranch Parkway in Rocklin

Police investigating fatal crash along Whitney Ranch Parkway in Rocklin
Police investigating fatal crash along Whitney Ranch Parkway in Rocklin 00:23

ROCKLIN – One person has died following a crash involving several vehicles in Rocklin.

The scene is near Whitney Ranch Parkway and University Avenue. Rocklin police say one person died and three other people, including a student, were injured. The injured passengers were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.  

Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but Rocklin police say multiple vehicles were involved.

Police and Fire are on scene at a multiple vehicle traffic collision at Whitney Ranch Pkwy / University Av. Traffic heavily impacted and is being rerouted. Please stay clear of the area. Updates to follow.

Posted by Rocklin Police Department on Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Traffic was being detoured around the crash. Drivers were being urged to avoid the area if at all possible.

The roadway was reopened just after 2 p.m.

No other details, including any information about the person who died, has been released. 

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