The usual tranquility of an afternoon in Highway 50in Sacramento, was interrupted by a violent crash that was captured by a witness’ dash cams. It was approximately 4:10 pm on Thursday when a car, at high speed, lost control and ended up being involved in an accident that involved several vehicles.
This event, which occurred between the avenues Howe y Watt on the west side of the highway, caused serious damage and accumulation of stopped traffic.
The incident began when a driver, who did not slow down despite slowing traffic, nearly sideswiped a car before crashing directly into the right rear side of a Jeep. This strong impact set off a chain reaction involving two other vehicles, although with minor damage compared to the two main cars.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) In south Sacramento, the crash occurred in moderate traffic conditions on a stretch known for its high traffic flow. The initial collision left severe damage to both the responsible driver’s car and the impacted Jeep.
The consequences of the crash were serious, especially for the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)this adult male suffered critical injuries that required his extraction from the car by emergency crews. His condition is delicate, and no further details about his identity have been provided.
In total, three other people suffered minor injuries, although it has not been specified which vehicles they were in at the time of impact. Property damage was significant, with the Jeep and the car responsible for the crash among the most affected, leaving both vehicles virtually inoperable.
The incident also caused significant delays on the highway, as authorities had to close several lanes while they responded to the emergency and cleared the remains of damaged cars.
He CHP continues to investigate the causes of the accident, although the recorded images seem to indicate that the driver did not reduce his speed despite the traffic conditions. At the moment, it has not been reported whether excessive speed or distracted driving were determining factors in the crash.
The accident in Highway 50captured in real time, not only left material damage and injured people, but also highlights the importance of caution behind the wheel and respect for traffic conditions.
