Sacramento, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Crash on Highway 51 near E Street
At Least 1 Seriously Hurt in Sacramento Collision on Highway 51 near E Street
Sacramento, California (May 2, 2021) – At least one person was seriously hurt when two vehicles collided Saturday night on a highway in Sacramento, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident happened at around 9:22 p.m. on southbound Highway 51, near E Street.
According to CHP, a red Hyundai Elantra and a Ford sedan collided for unknown reasons.
The sedan went about 70-feet off the roadway into a chain link fence and overturned onto its side.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to help the motorists.
The report said at least one person suffered serious injuries in the accident. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to transport the patient to the hospital.
About 50 feet of the chain-link fence was destroyed in the traffic collision.
Authorities are investigating to establish the cause of the crash.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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