1 Hospitalized after Sacramento Car Collision on Highway 99 near Mack Road On-Ramp
Sacramento, California (October 30, 2021) – An early Friday morning car crash on Highway 99 in Sacramento sent one person to the hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two vehicles were involved in the accident at around 1:20 a.m. October 29, in the northbound lanes of the highway near the Mack Road on-ramp.
A gold pickup truck and a white Lexus SUV collided, blocking the Nos. 1 and 2 lanes.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene.
One person was transported from the crash scene to Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center by Cosumnes Fire Department Med 74 ambulance for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Authorities are 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 pedestrians
223 were bicyclists
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.