Fatal Big Rig Crash on Highway 99 in North Sacramento

Fatal Big Rig Crash on Highway 99 in North Sacramento

A fatal big rig crash on Highway 99 in North Sacramento took place Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, in the Natomas area, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident was reported around 8:28 a.m. when a blue-colored Toyota Prius collided with and became wedged beneath a big rig’s trailer. The collision occurred on southbound Highway 99, just north of Elkhorn Boulevard, near the Greenbriar neighborhood at the edge of Sacramento city limits.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find at least one person had been fatally injured. The right lane of Highway 99 was blocked as of 9:01 a.m., leading to significant delays for morning commuters. CHP has not confirmed how many people were involved or the exact sequence of events, and the cause of the crash remains under active investigation.

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Collisions involving large commercial trucks are often far more complex than standard vehicle accidents. Even when injuries are not immediately obvious, victims may face long-term consequences such as chronic pain, emotional trauma, loss of income, or costly vehicle repairs. Legal claims in truck accidents can also involve multiple parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, or third-party logistics firms, making it crucial to preserve evidence early, such as driver logs, black box data, or maintenance records.

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