Car accident

Semi Collision in Arden-Arcade

March 26, 2019 | Edward Smith

Semi Collision in Arden-Arcade

A semi collision in Arden-Arcade on March 21 caused injuries to at least one person. The accident between the semi and a Dodge truck happened along Interstate 80, east of the West El Camino Avenue entrance ramp shortly before 5:00 p.m. A Sacramento Police Department sergeant reported it to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It is unknown how the accident occurred between the big rig and the pickup truck. The pickup sustained heavy damage as a result of the collision. An ambulance arrived at the site, but details about the injured person are not available. The CHP is in charge of an investigation into the crash to determine how it occurred and to assign fault.

Sacramento Freeway Accident

March 26, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Freeway Accident

A Sacramento freeway accident occurred recently on US Route 50 and left one person injured. It occurred just west of Bradshaw Road. The accident happened in the late afternoon hours, interfering with rush hour traffic. The crash, between a white Honda sedan and a white Hyundai sedan, blocked traffic. The vehicles were pulled over to the right side of the road. Sacramento Fire was called to assess those injured in the Sacramento freeway accident. An ambulance transported the injured person to the hospital. At this time, there is no word on the condition of the person injured in the crash.

Sacramento Three-Vehicle Accident Near Airport Boulevard

March 25, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Three-Vehicle Accident Near Airport Boulevard

A Sacramento three-vehicle accident on the Airport Boulevard off-ramp just north of Interstate 5 on March 20 resulted in two couples being taken to the hospital for injuries. The collision occurred shortly after 3:00 in the afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The two couples were taken to Sutter Medical Center for treatment. The accident is being investigated by the CHP. No information was released on whether drugs or alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.

Foothill Farms Multi-vehicle Accident

March 25, 2019 | Edward Smith

Foothill Farms Multi-vehicle Accident

A Foothill Farms multi-vehicle accident occurred at a local intersection on March 20. It involved three vehicles and a hit-and-run. The collision happened at Palm Avenue and Walnut Avenue at about 2:38 in the afternoon and included a red Mitsubishi, silver Nissan Sentra, and another unnamed vehicle. According to a report issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), two of the cars collided in the intersection, which in turn caused one of those cars to strike a parked vehicle.

Carmichael Fatal Rollover Accident

March 25, 2019 | Edward Smith

Carmichael Fatal Rollover Accident

A Carmichael fatal rollover accident resulted from a three-vehicle traffic collision on March 20. It caused injuries to at least one person and a fatality. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident happened at about 12:30 in the afternoon. It occurred on Manzanita Avenue southbound, just south of Cypress Avenue. It involved a white SUV, silver Volkswagen, and another unidentified silver sedan. The Volkswagen experienced a rollover as a result of the crash, which left it blocking traffic.

Major Injury Crash Near Rancho Murieta

March 22, 2019 | Edward Smith

Major Injury Crash Near Rancho Murieta

A major injury crash occurred near Rancho Murieta during the morning of March 19 along State Route 16 and Ione Road. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened along Jackson Road between an unnamed vehicle and a tow truck shortly before 11:00 a.m. The tow truck reportedly overturned and sustained major damage. The other car, as reported by the CHP, had moderate front end damage.

Sacramento Two-Vehicle Crash on Bradshaw Road

March 22, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Two-Vehicle Crash on Bradshaw Road

A Sacramento two-vehicle crash occurred recently along Bradshaw Road that involved a Toyota Sienna and an unknown 4-door vehicle, resulting in injuries. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the collision occurred at about 10:15 in the evening along Bradshaw just north of Jackson Road. Following the accident, one vehicle was left partially blocking the southbound lane on Bradshaw, while the other was blocking the northbound lane. One of the vehicles ended up in a ditch, which required a tow truck to remove it.

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction After a Car Accident

March 20, 2019 | Edward Smith

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction After a Car Accident

Some injuries that can occur after a motor vehicle collision include bumps, scrapes, bruises, and bone fractures. However, bowel and bladder dysfunction injuries are frequently overlooked. Those who are fortunate enough to survive a serious road traffic accident could still develop complications relating to daily bathroom functions.

Drunk Driving Accident in South Sacramento

March 20, 2019 | Edward Smith

Drunk Driving Accident in South Sacramento

A drunk driving accident in South Sacramento resulted in injuries. It happened about 6:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard when a Cadillac and truck collided. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported it as a drunk driving incident, which blocked the roadway to passing motorists. Two trucks were called to remove both vehicles due to the extent of the damage. An ambulance was called to transport at least one of the individuals involved in the crash to Kaiser Permanente South Medical Center. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. An investigation was conducted by the CHP to determine what caused the accident. No information has been released on whether the person suspected of driving drunk was detained.

Drunk Driving Fatality in Arden Arcade

March 19, 2019 | Edward Smith

Drunk Driving Fatality in Arden Arcade

A drunk driving fatality happened in Arden Arcade when an accident occurred at about 1:30 in the morning on March 17. It resulted in the death of a boy, age 9, and caused serious injuries to the driver of the car. The accident happened at the intersection of Bell Street and Marconi Avenue when the driver of an Infiniti ran a red light at the intersection, striking a Toyota driven by a man, age 36, which was carrying the child. I wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to the friends and family of the child who died in the collision. No parents should have to face the loss of a child, especially when it is caused by an accident that never should have happened.