According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported around 4:19 p.m., February 26, on eastbound Highway 50 near the Hazel Avenue on-ramp.
Rancho Cordova, CA – Major injuries were sustained in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Wednesday afternoon in Rancho Cordova.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported around 4:19 p.m., February 26, on eastbound Highway 50 near the Hazel Avenue on-ramp.
At least three vehicles were involved in the collision.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and blocked the Nos. 3 and 4 lanes.
At least one person suffered major injuries in the accident. The victim was hospitalized in unknown condition.
CHP officers are investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
In 2023, Rancho Cordova reported 271 fatal and injury collisions, maintaining a relatively stable safety profile compared to its peer California cities. Ranking 69th out of 103 (where 1st is the highest crash rate), the city remains safer than many similarly sized municipalities.  However, speed-related (rank 40/103) and alcohol-involved (rank 38/103) crashes continue to be the primary safety challenges. While bicycle and pedestrian safety ranked better than average, the city is aggressively targeting high-risk areas through 2025–2026 infrastructure projects, including Sunrise Boulevard rehabilitation and ADA sidewalk enhancements at busy intersections
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