January 21, 2023 / Source: Times Standard 

According to the California Highway Patrol, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Alderpoint on Thursday. 

The crash happened on private property north of Alderpoint Road at around 1:20 p.m. 

According to the investigators, a 2013 Polaris Ranger and a 78-year-old man were involved in the collision. The driver of the Polaris lost control of his vehicle and it overturned down an embankment. The officials stated that the driver was ejected from the Polaris and the Polaris came to rest on top of him. 

According to the reports, the 78-year-old man suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident is still being investigated. Additional information regarding the fatal crash is not available currently.