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Moderate Injuries Reported in Highway 50 Accident

A Highway 50 accident involving a head-on crash near Kyburz in El Dorado County occurred on January 13 and resulted in injuries on a snowy day. The collision occurred sometime before 9:00 a.m. Chain controls were in effect that day, except for 4-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires, limiting speed to under 25 mph. 

Semi May Have Been Involved in I-5 Hit-and-Run in North Natomas

A hit-and-run in North Natomas occurred on January 10 that sent one person to the hospital with injuries. The collision occurred on southbound I-5 just north of the Airport Road off-ramp at about 6:46 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers who responded to the call said they found a Chevy SUV in the center divider, partially blocking the fast lane. 

Multiple Big Rig Collision Occurs on State Route 89

A multiple big rig collision, including a motor vehicle, closed down State Route 89 on January 9. The accident occurred along northbound State Route 89 north of Old Station at around 6:44 a.m. Three to four semis were involved, as well as a Ford Mustang. 

Driver Extricated From Vehicle on I-80 Following Fairfield Semi Collision

An accident between a semi-truck and a Hyundai Sonata occurred in Fairfield on January 1, necessitating assistance from the Fairfield Fire Department to rescue the driver of the Sonata. This incident unfolded on Interstate 80 near Red Top Road. The Sonata’s driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby trauma center. The collision significantly damaged the front right side of the semi-truck, while the Sonata’s side suffered deformation due to the impact. The semi-truck driver emerged unscathed from the incident. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Man Injured in Box Truck Accident on Ethan Way

A box truck accident in Sacramento on December 28 caused critical injuries to one man after he was struck. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the collision occurred at the Ethan Way intersection with Exposition Boulevard at about 6:48. Information provided by the Sacramento Police Department stated that the area around Arden and Ethan ways was closed to traffic. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes. An investigation by local police will determine fault in the collision. 

Big Rig Rollover Occurs on Donner Pass

A big rig rollover accident west of Truckee caused serious injuries on December 19. The collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. at the Donner Pass rest area on Interstate 80, blocking all the traffic lanes. The tractor had become dislocated from the trailer and overturned onto the driver’s side, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Mount Shasta Semi Collision Occurs on S.R. 89 Off-Ramp

A Mount Shasta semi collision occurred on December 8 when it crashed with a Toyota Corolla on a highway off-ramp. The accident occurred around 8:44 a.m. on the State Route 89 off-ramp off northbound Interstate 5, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. One of the vehicles exited the roadway, and the semi was reported as partially blocking the road. Injuries were reported in the accident. The Toyota sustained major front-end damage. An investigation into the cause of the accident and to assign fault is underway by the CHP traffic collision unit. 

State Route 99 Big Rig Rollover Accident Injures Two

A big rig rollover occurred in Yuba City on November 15 following a head-on crash with a sedan. The collision happened along State Route 99 at Bogue Road around 8:43 p.m. The semi was found overturned onto its side by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers who arrived at the scene. 

Hit-and-Run Involving Multiple Vehicles Reported on Powerline Road

A hit-and-run involving multiple vehicles was reported in Nicolaus, south of Plumas Lake, on November 12. The accident occurred along Powerline Road between Striplin and Lee roads around 6:20 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the accident involved a FedEx truck, a Toyota Camry and an additional vehicle and occurred in a gas station parking lot. 

BART Train Crash Fatality Accident Occurs Near Sacramento Street

A train crash fatality accident involving a pedestrian occurred in Berkeley on November 7. The accident happened at the North Bay Area Rapid Transit station off Sacramento Street around 11:00 p.m. The operation center of the transit agency notified BART police, and officers with the Berkeley Police Department arrived at the scene. 

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