A hit-and-run incident involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Garden Highway on-ramp in Sacramento, CA. The collision, which involved a green SUV and an unknown sedan, was reported at approximately 7:09 PM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing the situation effectively. Witnesses observed both vehicles colliding before the unknown sedan fled the scene. All occupants of the green SUV remained in their vehicle following the incident.
By 7:12 PM, the California Highway Patrol updated the incident classification from a general traffic collision to a hit-and-run with no injuries. Traffic was briefly impacted as emergency personnel worked to relocate the involved parties to a safer area near the Garden Highway.
As of 7:26 PM, the situation was under control, and the roadway was cleared for normal traffic flow. Motorists are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any information regarding the unknown vehicle involved in this incident.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain at the scene of a collision. The California Highway Patrol continues to urge all drivers to adhere to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.