Nevada County- On October 31 shortly after 7:00 PM, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Grass Valley area responded to a crash involving a Golf Cart into a tree with multiple children on board.
The crash was reported in front of 10821 Henson Road in the Alta Sierra neighborhood of Nevada County. The driver had been driving several kids around the neighborhood while trick-or-treating when she, for an unknown reason, accelerated into a tree. Following the crash, the driver exited the golf cart and fled the scene on foot.
Upon emergency personnel and law enforcement arrival, witnesses identified the driver as Alta Sierra resident Kathy Rickansrud. Officers from CHP and Nevada County Sheriff’s department responded to Ms. Rickansrud’s residence where she was contacted. Officers conducted a DUI investigation and she was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Ms. Rickansrud was placed under arrest and booked into the Nevada County Jail.
The Juveniles were treated at the scene for their injuries and released.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol – Grass Valley Area. (530) 477-4900
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.