A 57-Year-Old Female Driver Died after a Three-Vehicle Accident

ROSEVILLE, CA (April 14, 2023) – Saturday, a traffic crash on Highway 65 claimed the life of Margaret Akui-Macdonald.

The collision happened on April 8th in the southbound lanes of Highway 65 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard.

According to reports, a distracted pick-up truck driver rear-ended the vehicle of 57-year-old Akui-Macdonald, causing her to crash onto the car in front of hers.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after. There they pronounced 57-year-old Margaret Akui-Macdonald dead at the scene due to her injuries. It was unknown if there were any injuries reported.

At this time, no information is available on whether the driver was arrested or cited.

Also, traffic in the area was diverted at Pleasant Grove, but it was later reopened at around 8:30 p.m. An investigation is still ongoing.

Those with further information about the accident should contact local authorities immediately.


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