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Out-of-Control Semi Causes Multiple-Vehicle Accident

September 10, 2020 | Edward Smith

An I-5 Accident in Sacramento Causes Multiple Injuries and a Fatality

One driver died, and others suffered injuries on September 8 in Sacramento in a multiple-vehicle accident along Interstate 5. The nine-vehicle accident happened at the Pocket-Greenhaven area around 5:00 p.m. Officers with the South Sacramento office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that it appeared that a tractor-trailer, which was hauling plywood, plowed into the rear of a BMW and a Chrysler as well as a number of other vehicles. Officer Jim Young of the CHP said that the collision shut down the southbound lanes close to the exit for Florin Road.

Overturned Box Truck Blocks Traffic on Highway 50

September 8, 2020 | Edward Smith

Accident on Highway 50 Causes Traffic Delays for Several Hours

An overturned box truck on Highway 50 eastbound blocked traffic for several hours on September 2 in Sacramento. The incident happened near the Capital City Freeway junction at about 8:00 in the morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). A tow truck and an ambulance were called to the scene. Despite the call for emergency health care services, there has been no statement concerning injuries at the time of this article.

Jackknifed Truck on Interstate 5 Stalls Traffic

June 3, 2020 | Edward Smith

Accident Near Twin Cities Road on I-5 Reported by Caltrans

A jackknifed truck stalled traffic along Sacramento’s Interstate 5 on May 30. Caltrans officials reported the accident on Twitter at about 4:00 in the afternoon, saying that the accident occurred near Twin Cities Road and blocked both lanes of the roadway. No additional information was released about the crash. Motorists were advised to use Highway 99 as an alternate route to avoid the traffic congestion. Roadways were reopened around 6:30 p.m.

Tanker Overturns on U.S. 50 in Sacramento

May 26, 2020 | Edward Smith

Traffic Blocked in Sacramento After Tanker Truck Overturns

A tractor-trailer hauling a tanker overturned along U.S. 50 westbound on May 19, which caused lanes to backup. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident happened at around 1:41 in the afternoon near the northbound Howe Avenue entrance ramp. Two of the lanes westbound were blocked by the accident and traffic backed up to Watt Avenue. The Howe Avenue entrance ramp to the highway was shut down also as responders with the Sacramento Fire Department cleared the scene.

Big Rig Crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento

May 5, 2020 | Edward Smith

Driver of Passenger Vehicle Suffers Major Injuries

A big rig crash on Highway 50 ended in major injuries for a driver of a motor vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the truck was traveling westbound on Highway 50 near Howe Avenue at about 2:30 in the early morning hours when a car hit it head-on. The car was heading eastbound in the westbound lanes. The impact caused the trailer to roll over into the eastbound lanes after the truck hit the center divider.

Big Trucks Involved in Sacramento Accident

April 24, 2020 | Edward Smith

Caltrans Truck in Accident on I-5 at J Street Exit Ramp

Two big trucks were involved in an accident with a smaller vehicle in Sacramento on April 22. The collision occurred along Interstate 5 northbound at the J Street exit ramp at around 10:47 a.m. and was reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) by a passerby. The accident reportedly involved a Caltrans truck, a semi and a dark-green Honda. The large truck accident created a traffic hazard for the number one and number two lanes of the highway for a time as it was investigated by the CHP. The big rig did not stay at the location but pulled off into a truck stop further ahead. The cause of the collision has not yet been reported.

Traffic Hazard on Capital City Freeway Causes Delays

February 27, 2020 | Edward Smith

Multiple Lanes of the Cap City Freeway Shut Down Due to Paint Spill

The Capital City Freeway was shut down across multiple lanes on February 26, 2020, when dozens of paint buckets spilled onto the roadway, creating a traffic hazard. The accident was reported just after 10:00 in the morning along the northbound Capital City Freeway just north of the Arden Way entrance ramp. The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in their incidence log, reported that dozens of five-gallon paint cans had dropped in all the lanes from a big rig. Traffic was reduced to one lane as cleanup was performed. A traffic camera operated by Caltrans took a photo of the spill, which showed long streaks of white paint across the shoulder of the road as well as the three lanes on the right.

Crash in Sacramento Between a Car and Big Rig

February 24, 2020 | Edward Smith

Crash on Highway 50 Near 59th Street Sends One Person to the Hospital

A motor vehicle crash on westbound Highway 50 in Sacramento snarled traffic and sent one person to the hospital on February 20. The incident happened between 59th Street and Stockton Boulevard at about 12:00 in the afternoon. The Sacramento Fire Department was called in to extricate one person from a severely damaged car. The motor vehicle crash involved a big rig and a passenger car. The injured person was transported to a local hospital for treatment and further evaluation. At the time of this report, the accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It took some time for traffic to return to normal in the area.

Commercial Truck Accidents on the Rise in Sacramento

February 10, 2020 | Edward Smith

Uptick in Truck Accidents Leads to Problems for Motorists

A deadly string of commercial truck accidents has been in California news recently, including along Sacramento highways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a 12-percent increase in fatalities involving big trucks from 2009 through 2018. The increase was attributed to an increased number of big trucks on the road. Officials with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) believe it may be a short-term spike but is concerning. The president of the American Trucking Associations believes motorists share the fault because they are addicted to texting and speeding.

Three Big Rigs Involved in Galt Fatal Accident

January 29, 2020 | Edward Smith

Two People Killed in Accident Involving Big Rigs

An early morning collision between three big rigs and a pickup truck resulted in two fatalities along State Route 99 on January 28. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident happened around 6:57 a.m. in Galt, north of the Ayers Lane exit ramp. Two people were killed in the crash. They are identified as Charlie Mosqueda, 20, and Jose Antonio Rincon-Mosqueda, 33, both residents of Galt. Antonio Mosqueda is survived by his wife and Charley Mosqueda is survived by his parents. The accident blocked all the northbound lanes of the highway, causing heavy traffic congestion. One of the big rigs involved was a FedEx delivery truck. Officers with the Galt Police Department and emergency responders with the Sacramento Fire Department arrived at the accident site. A SigAlert was issued, warning motorists to find alternate routes of travel. Tow trucks were called to remove the vehicles. The roadway reopened around 11:00 a.m. The accident is under investigation to determine how it happened and to assign fault.