Madison Avenue Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries

The Citrus Heights Police Department confirmed that Thursday’s Madison Avenue crash victim died yesterday at Mercy San Juan Hospital.

Although the family has already been notified, the police department said they will not release the identity of the victim.

The Sacramento County Cornoner's website listed the victim as Anthony Hernandez, 21.

CHPD spokesman Chad Morris said there was no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved in the single-car crash.

“He was driving at a high speed and unfortunately lost control and hit a tree,” Morris said.

Ken Spencer, a reader who contacted Patch, described Hernandez as a caring person.

“He was the farthest thing from a bad kid you could ever imagine,” Spencer said. “He was never involved in drugs and alcohol.”

Here are some of the comments left by Patch readers:

 “To my baby cousin Anthony, RIP. I will miss u buddy and I will never forget the many hugs and times we shared together. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!”

“RIP anthony..we all miss you so much..the world is much colder tonight without your amazing heart out here..”

“RIP Anthony...for da little dat i got to knw yuh and got to hang out with yuh,i saw wt an amazing person yuh were!...everytime i saw yuh, yuh were smiling. Yuhr always going to be in da hearts of does who knew yuh...”

Article has been updated to include victim's last name and correct age to 21.