Multi-Vehicle Collision on 14th Street at C Street Sends Driver to Hospital

Multi-Vehicle Collision on 14th Street at C Street Sends Driver to Hospital

A vehicle collision on 14th Street at C Street in Sacramento sent a driver to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2026.

Authorities reported the crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of 14th and C streets. Emergency responders arrived quickly, temporarily blocking portions of the surrounding roadway. Eastbound 14th Street was closed near B Street and again at Williams Street, while C Street was shut down between 14th and 15th streets to facilitate emergency response and cleanup.

Airbags deployed in two of the vehicles, and authorities have not yet released information regarding the damage to the third vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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