A traffic collision occurred today on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 50 near Mather Field Road Off-Ramp in Rancho Cordova, CA. The incident, which took place around 9:54 PM, involved an unknown vehicle that struck a dog, prompting an emergency response.
Witnesses reported that the vehicle responsible for hitting the dog did not stop at the scene. A separate vehicle, identified as a white Nissan Altima, was present but was not involved in the collision. Following the incident, emergency services were called to assist. The dog, found injured on the roadside, bit a bystander’s daughter while assistance was being rendered. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to any humans involved.
The reporting party, who was visiting from out of state, noted damage to their vehicle and requested a report. Emergency responders assessed the situation, and the dog was reported to be in distress. While the dog's condition was serious, there were no confirmed fatalities at the time of reporting.
Traffic in the area may have been impacted due to the emergency response, and the California Highway Patrol is on the scene managing the situation. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the area as responders work to clear the scene.