A traffic collision involving two vehicles—a white SUV and a silver sedan—occurred today on the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 50 at the 15th Street off-ramp in Sacramento, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 10:51 PM, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and direct traffic. As a result of the collision, lanes 1 through 4 were closed to facilitate the safe removal of the vehicles. Lanes 5 and 6 remained open, but motorists experienced delays and congestion as traffic was diverted around the incident.
A tow truck was called to assist with the involved vehicles, which were handled per standard procedures. The traffic incident created a backup that affected the flow of evening traffic, particularly for those commuting home.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to expect potential delays as emergency operations continue. The California Highway Patrol is on-site to manage the situation and restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible.
For those planning to travel on U.S. Highway 50, it is advisable to seek alternate routes to avoid the ongoing traffic impacts caused by this collision.