SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento Metro Fire engineer died in a car crash while he was on his way to work on Saturday morning, Sac Metro Fire officials confirmed.
38-year-old Kyle Rutherford was in a crash near Roseville while driving to the North Highlands station. Sacramento Metro Fire officials did not say what lead to the crash but that California Highway Patrol is currently investigating it.
Sacramento Metro Fire describes Rutherford as an excellent engineer who was always willing to help his co-workers, especially auto repairs. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and two sons.