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Drunk Driver Slams Into Semi in South Sacramento

June 14, 2022 | Edward Smith

Accident on I-5 Causes Big Rig to Jackknife

An accident that may have involved a drunk driver closed down two lanes along Interstate 5 in Sacramento on June 10. The South Sacramento office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident involved a big rig double tanker transporting grain and a sedan near Florin Road around 6:45 a.m. The collision caused the big rig to jackknife. An oil spill from the big rig, as well as the accident itself, resulted in the closure of I-5’s two left lanes while the site was cleared and cleaned up.

Drunk Driving in Sacramento Two-Vehicle Crash

June 10, 2022 | Edward Smith

Injury Reported in Hornet Drive On-Ramp Accident

Drunk driving is suspected in a Sacramento two-vehicle crash that occurred on June 9. The collision occurred on the Hornet Drive on-ramp to westbound US 50 at around 7:28 in the morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the on-ramp was blocked to traffic, however, the vehicles were moved to the right-hand side.

Sacramento Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Injury

June 6, 2022 | Edward Smith

Accident on I-80 Near Norwood Avenue Involves Two Vehicles

A two-vehicle crash in Sacramento on June 3 resulted in a major injury along the Dwight David Eisenhower Highway. The accident occurred around 7:15 a.m. along westbound I-80 just west of the Norwood Avenue off-ramp. Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident involved a Nissan work van and an Audi sedan, which collided, forcing both vehicles off the road.

Fatal Sacramento Multiple-Vehicle Crash

May 27, 2022 | Edward Smith

Speeding Driver Dies in Accident Near 47th Avenue

A multiple-vehicle crash involving five cars occurred in South Sacramento in the Lemon Hill area on May 25 and resulted in injuries and one fatality. The collision happened near the 47th Avenue intersection with Steiner Driver at about 2:00 p.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). One of the vehicles caught on fire.

Injuries Occur in Sacramento Intersection Crash

May 23, 2022 | Edward Smith

Vehicles Collide at Daly Avenue Intersection

An intersection crash in Sacramento on May 22 resulted in minor injuries after one driver ran a red light. The accident happened at the intersection of northbound Daly Avenue and Antelope Road around 8:15 a.m. The incident report issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) states that a Nissan Sentra and work pickup were involved, blocking the intersection and strewing debris in the roadway. The cause of the accident will be determined by investigators.

Sacramento Head-On Crash Causes Major Injuries

May 20, 2022 | Edward Smith

Head-On Crash on Stockton Boulevard Traps One Driver Inside Vehicle

A head-on crash between two vehicles occurred in Sacramento on May 18 that resulted in a major injury. The collision occurred around 11:46 a.m. along southbound Stockton Boulevard just south of Orange Avenue. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred between a Pontiac Grand Prix and an SUV.

Weekend Road Work and Closures on Interstate 5

May 14, 2022 | Edward Smith

Partial Road Closures Scheduled for Northbound I-5

If you are driving through the downtown Sacramento area this weekend, you may want to plan for additional travel time. There will be some major road work and road closures from 10 p.m. Friday, May 13, through 5 a.m Monday, May 16.

Injuries Reported in Isleton Hit-and-Run

May 10, 2022 | Edward Smith

Driver Flees Injury Accident on State Route 160

A hit-and-run near Isleton with reported injuries occurred on May 8. The collision happened along southbound State Route 160 about a mile just north of SR 12 around 8:25 p.m. Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) discovered a sedan pulled to the right-hand side. The reporting person said they were trying to turn onto a side street when a Chevy was trying to pass going in the wrong direction.

Sacramento Traffic Crash Sends Two to Hospital

May 10, 2022 | Edward Smith

Accident on Elkhorn Boulevard Involves Three Vehicles

A traffic crash involving three vehicles occurred in Sacramento on May 8. The accident happened along Elkhorn Boulevard between Walerga Road and Butterball Way around 12:07 p.m. and involved a Ford Explorer, Honda and silver sedan. The accident report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the silver sedan had struck a tree, and the driver of the black Honda was pinned and unable to get out of their vehicle.

Sacramento Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries

May 9, 2022 | Edward Smith

Accident at US 50 Connector Involves Two Vehicles

A two-vehicle crash at a freeway connector in Sacramento on May 7 resulted in injuries to at least one person. The collision occurred along eastbound US 50 at the northbound 51 connector around 12:37 p.m. A Toyota 4Runner and Honda Accord were involved, according to the incident report filed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).