One killed, one seriously hurt after crash with semi near Roseville

ROSEVILLE, CA -- A man died Thursday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash that seriously another on Fiddyment Road north of Roseville, according to CBS Sacramento.

The collision occurred south of the Sunset Boulevard West intersection shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Authorities say the man was driving a Honda southbound on the road when he lost control of the car and veered into the northbound lane. The Honda then partially collided head-on with an oncoming semi-truck.

Crews worked to extricate the driver of the Honda and his male passenger, who were both found unconscious.

Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital with major injuries, where the driver was later pronounced deceased, confirmed California Highway Patrol.

The driver of the semi did not sustain significant injuries.

At 5:30 p.m., at least two hours after the crash, Fiddyment Road remained closed in both directions around the scene.

A preliminary investigation by CHP indicates drugs may have contributed to the fatal crash.

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