El Dorado County, CA – Authorities have identified two Reno residents killed in a fatal vehicle accident near Kyburz over the weekend, according to a statement Wednesday from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
The victims were identified as Ryan Paul Rizzuto, 42, and Danielle Marie Rizzuto, 41, both of Reno, Nevada. The Sheriff’s Coroner Division confirmed the pair died following a crash that occurred Sunday, December 7, 2025, along a stretch of roadway near the mountain community of Kyburz.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies and emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after reports of a serious collision. Details about the cause of the crash were not immediately released, and the incident remains under investigation.
Officials extended their “deepest condolences” to the victims’ family, friends, and coworkers, noting the tragedy has deeply affected both the Reno and El Dorado County communities.
The Sheriff’s Office said more information will be provided as the investigation continues.
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