Borys Cherniienko Killed in Head-On Crash on Grass Valley Highway [NORTH AUBURN, CA]

18-Year-Old Man Dies after Crashing Head-On with Pickup Truck on Highway 49 in North Auburn

 
NORTH AUBURN, CA (October 22, 2019) – A teen was killed following a head-on crash Tuesday morning in North Auburn.
 
The crash happened around 5:36 a.m. on Grass Valley Highway, also known as Highway 49, at New Airport Road.
 
According to the CHP, a doughnut delivery van was traveling northbound at approximately 50 mph. For unknown reasons, it veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a pickup truck.
 
As a result, the driver of the van died at the scene. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Borys Cherniienko.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries, according to the CHP.
 
The Dunk ‘n Run Donuts shop created a GoFundMe page to help the bereaved family’s funeral expenses.
 
Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.

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Our condolences remain with the family and friends of Borys Cherniienko. We hope they are brought peace and comfort at this time.

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