A driver was killed in a fatal crash near Hood, west of Elk Grove, on June 30 while attempting to avoid an alleged drunk driver. The collision occurred along River Road at about 7:30 p.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Officers said that a driver started to veer into the oncoming traffic.
A bicycling minor was involved in a car collision on May 16 in Elk Grove and was hospitalized in critical condition. According to a representative of the Cosumnes Fire Department, the minor was bicycling at the Bruceville Road intersection with Laguna Boulevard around 1:30 p.m. when the accident occurred. No information was provided on whether the vehicle driver remained at the scene. The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating the accident to determine what happened.
A traffic collision in Elk Grove on April 27 between two vehicles ended up causing a fatality to one driver and injuries in the other car. The collision happened during the morning hours along Grant Line Road and between Bradshaw Road and Elk Grove Boulevard between a car and a pickup.
Pedestrian safety in Elk Grove, California, is a priority for everyone and there are tips for staying out of harm’s way. Both pedestrians and drivers must be aware of their surroundings and follow traffic lights and signage to prevent traumatic crashes. Even vehicles traveling at low speeds may cause serious injury or even death to a pedestrian.
If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to a free consultation. Your consultation with a personal injury lawyer will help determine what type of recoverable compensation you could be eligible for. This can include:
Avoiding mechanical problems in Elk Grove vehicles is critical for safe operation and preventing traffic accidents. If a vehicle has been neglected, improperly maintained or defective, components may become worn out and cause decreased performance, leading to dangerous situations on the road. Common mechanical problems that can lead to traffic accidents include:
Residents in Elk Grove and surrounding areas now have a place to experience nature and wildlife habitat. The city recently completed a 2.7-acre park on its wetland environment.
An Elk Grove motorcycle crash caused minor injuries to the rider on November 1 in a collision with a motor vehicle. The accident was reported along northbound S.R. 99 just north of the Sheldon Road off-ramp around 7:29 a.m. The motorcyclist was reported as down by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the number two lane after crashing with a Toyota Scion.
A motorcycle crash with a motor vehicle resulted in minor injuries on September 29 in Elk Grove. The collision happened around 4:50 p.m. at the westbound Calvine Road intersection with Grove Florin Road, blocking the slow lane. The motorcyclist was down in the roadway because of the crash. The vehicle involved was an Infiniti QX50, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
A late-night single-vehicle crash near Elk Grove resulted in the deaths of two people and serious injuries to two others. The accident happened about 12:15 a.m. on September 20 on Interstate 5 northbound, close to Hood Franklin Road. The vehicle was reportedly speeding at around 70 mph, according to authorities, when the motorist lost control of their car and crashed.
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