SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release

Release #09-24-02b
September 24, 2002
For Immediate Release

Media Office 916-433-0808 

Capt. Sam Somers
Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO
AA Audrey Lee
PCIII Cheryl Moore

Internet: www.sacpd.org 
Motorcyclist Dies in Street Race

On September 21, 2002, at approximately 1:58 a.m., Ronald Key Jr. (Key), 20, was engaged in a “street race” in the area of Younger Drive and Elder Creek Road.  During the race, Key lost control of his motorcycle.  The motorcycle ran off the road and struck a concrete sign, killing Key.  The driver of the other vehicle witnessed the collision, but fled the scene without attempting to aid the victim.

Suspect Descriptions:

Vehicle: Mitsubishi 3000 GT ,red in color

Driver: Asian or White male in his early 20's

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 277-6030.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Alert at 443-HELP or 1-800-AA-CRIME.  Caller can earn up to a $1,000 reward.