16-Year-Old Dies after Car Chase Crash on Main Avenue

SACRAMENTO, CA (July 20, 2022) – On Friday, a car chase that led to a crash on Norwood Avenue claimed the life of Elvis Giovanni Umanzor.

The crash happened at around 8:48 pm. on July 15th, on Norwood and Main Avenues, involving a teenager in a police chase.

Furthermore, the investigation stated that police conducted a traffic enforcement stop near 65th Street and 14th Avenue. Consequently, the teenager failed to yield for the stop.

They also added that the vehicle was traveling 100 mph on the freeway. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over but it continued on.

It ran into oncoming traffic before losing control of the vehicle and striking a tree on Sully Street near Graff Rigg Court.

As a result, Umanzor died in the crash and their passenger suffered injuries and was later transported to a hospital.

Meanwhile, no other information has been provided as further investigations are still underway.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Elvis Giovanni Umanzor.

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