66-Year-Old Jeanine Ethelwyn Owen Dies in Tragic Crash on Sunrise Boulevard [Citrus Heights, CA]

Citrus Heights, CA (June 04, 2025) – 66-year-old Jeanine Ethelwyn Owen was killed after a tragic crash on Sunrise Boulevard.

According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, the fatal incident happened on May 26 in a Foodmaxx parking lot along the 6900 block of Sunrise Boulevard.

Reports say that a slow-moving vehicle fatally struck Owen. The male driver was navigating the lot at a low speed when he ran over Owen.

Police reported that the driver showed no signs of impairment or distraction and cooperated with authorities.

The Citrus Heights Police Department continues to investigate the incident.

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