Sac State student dies in head-on collision
January 10, 2020
Kaitlin St. Croix, a Sacramento State undeclared student with interest in women’s studies and resident assistant, died in a head-on collision in Stanislaus County on Thursday, according to the university.
According to the California Highway Patrol’s report of collision, Modesto Area CHP received a call of a traffic collision on State Route 33 Thursday, and when emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they identified “a tractor-trailer combination and a Hyundai sedan” blocking the road.
“Unfortunately, the driver of the Hyundai, a 20-year-old female adult, was pronounced deceased at the collision scene. No other injuries were sustained,” the report said.
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“It is with heavy hearts that Sacramento State administration confirms the death of a university student who was killed in a head-on collision in Stanislaus County on Thursday, Jan. 9,” the university said in a statement. “The student is identified as Kaitlin St. Croix, a Sac State junior and resident assistant in the university residence halls.”
The university said students in need of counseling can make use of The WELL’s Student Health and Counseling Services or at (916) 278-6461.
UPDATE: Jan. 15, 2020
This story was updated to reflect additional comment and documentation from the Department of California Highway Patrol.
Correction: Jan. 30, 2020
This story was updated to correctly identify St. Croix as an undeclared student with an interest in women’s studies. A previous version of this story identified St. Croix as a child development major.
Quay • Jan 24, 2020 at 4:34 pm
I am also a Sac State child development major. I’m very sorry to hear this.
Sabrina • Jan 17, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Rest in paradise Kait❤️
You are forever in our hearts, I miss you every day. Thank you for all the memories we have together truly unforgettable…Heaven gained a beautiful angel I love you so much, till me meet again❤️
Patricia • Jan 15, 2020 at 5:31 pm
May her sweet soul rest in piece…
Allyssa • Jan 12, 2020 at 8:35 am
Rest In Peace beautiful angel. We love you and will miss you forever.
Debra L Holmes • Jan 11, 2020 at 9:20 am
Thank You for sharing this story. Although we are not close, Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of my first cousin Margaret Gutierrez Partida. MAY BOTH THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE AND LOVE FOREVER AND EVER~AMEN