FOLSOM, Calif. — A 20-year-old Folsom resident, Braiden David Flynn, died early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash that has left the local community grieving. According to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office, the collision occurred around 12:45 a.m. at the intersection of Golf Links Drive and East Natoma Street.
When first responders arrived, they found Flynn unconscious and not breathing. Officers and emergency personnel immediately attempted life-saving measures, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Flynn was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle remained at the crash site and cooperated with law enforcement. Authorities have not released that driver’s identity or whether any charges will be filed.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Folsom Police are working to determine what led to the deadly collision, examining potential factors such as speed, impairment, road conditions, or mechanical issues. As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests had been made, and further details about the second vehicle or its occupants had not been disclosed.
This fatal accident occurred less than 10 hours after another deadly crash in Folsom. In that earlier incident, a driver reportedly lost control and struck a tree near the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Iron Point Road. That crash also resulted in one fatality. The back-to-back tragedies have heightened concerns about traffic safety in the area.
Local officials are urging drivers to remain cautious, especially during late-night and early-morning hours when visibility and attentiveness may be reduced. Authorities are also asking anyone who witnessed either collision or who may have relevant information to come forward to assist in the investigations. Folsom Police continue to gather evidence, including possible surveillance footage and vehicle data.
Flynn’s death has shocked family and friends, many of whom have taken to social media to express their sorrow and share memories. Known as a kind and outgoing young man, Flynn’s sudden loss has deeply impacted the Folsom community. As investigators work to determine the full circumstances behind the crash, residents are calling for renewed attention to road safety and the importance of vigilance behind the wheel to help prevent future tragedies.