Sacramento police spotted a driver traveling at a high rate of speed at an unspecified location and later learned that the driver got into a crash at 12th and I streets. It's unclear what led up to the accident
Sacramento, CA – One person was hospitalized after a high speed crash in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
The crash happened after 1 a.m. December 28, near 12th Street and I Street.
Sacramento police spotted a driver traveling at a high rate of speed at an unspecified location and later learned that the driver got into a crash at 12th and I streets. It's unclear what led up to the accident.
The driver who was allegedly speeding was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The two occupants of the second vehicle were not hurt in the accident.
No additional details on the incident were immediately available. The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the accident.
California continues to experience a high number of vehicle collisions each year. According to the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions reported statewide in 2024. Rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions on major freeways like SR-22 contribute significantly to injuries and hospitalizations.
Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances, reduce speeds during low-light conditions, and avoid distractions while driving. Early-morning commuters should stay alert on busy freeways and always wear seatbelts to reduce the risk of serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.
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