2 Injured in West Sacramento Car Accident on 80 Freeway near Enterprise Boulevard
West Sacramento, California (December 6, 2021) – Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision that happened Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck was reported at about 2:33 p.m. on eastbound 80 Freeway, near the Enterprise Boulevard off-ramp.
The report said a white Volkswagen that was recklessly driving, and swerving and veering to the right-hand shoulder collided with a gray sedan. The gray sedan went off the roadway and into a ditch after the first impact.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and transported two parties who suffered minor injuries to the hospital.
Authorities are investigating to establish the cause of the collision and the party to be held accountable.
Auto Accidents in Sacramento
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Sacramento had a total of 3,217 victims killed and injured in traffic collisions in 2018.
Out of this number:
343 were involved in DUI collisions.
122 were involved in motorcycle accidents.
249 were involved in pedestrian accidents.
223 were involved in bicycle crashes.
What Compensation Is Available for Victims of Traffic Collisions?
A crash victim or their family member may have the right to claim compensation for current or future projected damages, including:
Medical expenses, expenses for future medical treatment, pain and suffering, loss of current and future wages, loss of consortium, among other damages.