Major Traffic Disruption on US Highway 50

Traffic Collision on US Highway 50 East in Sacramento Leads to Lane Closures and Hit-and-Run Classification

📍 Sacramento, CA

📅 Published: January 22, 2025 at 03:02 PM

🔄 Updated: January 22, 2025 at 03:32 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, January 22, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving a semi-truck and a silver Honda Accord occurred today on US Highway 50 East near Jwo Watt Avenue in Sacramento, CA. The incident took place around 2:22 PM and resulted in both vehicles being rendered undriveable, leading to the closure of multiple lanes on the highway.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the situation was initially classified as a traffic collision with unknown injuries. However, it was later confirmed that there were no injuries reported. By 2:59 PM, the California Highway Patrol and the Freeway Service Patrol had resolved the incident.

The collision caused significant traffic disruptions, with three to four lanes closed to manage the situation effectively. A tow truck was dispatched to remove the vehicles involved in the crash. The incident was subsequently classified as a hit-and-run.

Motorists traveling on US Highway 50 East should expect delays and consider alternative routes as the aftermath of the collision may still impact traffic flow. Authorities worked diligently to clear the area and restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible.

This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless behavior on the road.

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