Upon arrival, police located two vehicles that had crashed into each other at the intersection. Investigations revealed that a woman failed to stop for a red light at the intersection and slammed into another vehicle
Citrus Heights, CA – One person was hospitalized after being involved in a two-vehicle wreck in Citrus Heights on Thursday morning.
Officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department responded shortly before 8 a.m. March 26, to the accident on Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue near San Juan High School.
Upon arrival, police located two vehicles that had crashed into each other at the intersection. Investigations revealed that a woman failed to stop for a red light at the intersection and slammed into another vehicle.
Citrus Heights police reported that one of the drivers was transported to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. The involved drivers were not identified in the police report.
According to the authorities, there was no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident and no arrests were made in connection with the incident.
Multiple lanes were temporarily shut down as authorities conducted an investigation into the crash and crews cleared the scene.
Both vehicles had significant damage and had to be removed from the scene by tow trucks.
The accident remained under investigation by the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Sacramento experiences a significant number of traffic collisions, with thousands reported annually and an increasing trend in recent years. In 2023, the city of Sacramento recorded 57 fatal wrecks, accounting for a fatal collision approximately once every 6.4 days. The broader Sacramento County surpassed 100 total traffic-related deaths, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, by September of 2025. Common causes for these incidents mirror state and national trends, with human error being a primary factor. Leading causes include impaired driving (alcohol and drugs), speeding, and distracted driving, all of which are considered highly avoidable. Specific crash types show that broadside (T-bone) accidents were the deadliest in 2023, making up 19.3% of all fatal collisions, followed by hitting a fixed object. Pedestrians and cyclists are disproportionately affected, with recent data showing a concerning trend of pedestrian fatalities, often occurring on multi-lane roads in economically disadvantaged areas not originally designed for diverse user safety. Young drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 are also involved in more crashes than other age demographics in Sacramento.
Anyone injured in a car accident may have the right seek compensation for their injuries and an experienced car accident attorney can offer the legal help they need.