A hit-and-run incident involving four vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of State Route 99, near the interchange with State Route 50 in Sacramento, CA. The collision took place around 5:18 PM, prompting a quick response from emergency services.
The vehicles involved included a red small pickup truck, a white sedan, a white mid-sized SUV, and another white or silver sedan. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among those involved. However, the vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from the scene.
Witnesses indicated that the red pickup truck and the white sedan were primarily involved in the initial collision, which subsequently affected the other two vehicles. Emergency responders confirmed that the incident was classified as a hit-and-run, meaning at least one driver failed to stop and provide necessary information.
Traffic in the area experienced disruptions as lanes were temporarily closed to facilitate the towing of the damaged vehicles and to clear the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area as cleanup efforts continue.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers involved in accidents. The California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward.