1 Suffers Major Injuries in Sacramento Car Accident on Highway 99 near Interstate 5
Sacramento, California (December 7, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol officers, firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene of a major injury accident that happened Monday afternoon in Sacramento.
The incident was reported at about 4:45 p.m. on southbound Highway 99, just north of Interstate 5.
The responders found two full-sized pickup trucks and a possible third car, a silver Honda Pilot, involved in the accident.
One party was trapped inside one of the trucks.
One person who sustained major injuries in the crash was transported to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment.
Southbound traffic lanes were closed for about an hour following the incident.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
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.