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ELK GROVE, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 1, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Grant Line Road eastbound at Waterman Road on Saturday night, October 31, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said a Toyota Camry and a blue Subaru were involved in the crash, which was reported shortly after 8 p.m. near the intersection. A log entry noted two young occupants were in one of the vehicles, though their ages and conditions have not been released.
Elk Grove police were notified to assist at the scene, and Sacramento Fire crews were called in to help with the response, the CHP log shows. Responders also carried out rapid mapping of the crash site, a step the CHP uses to document the scene for the investigation.
The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far. No information on the cause of the crash, including whether speed or impairment played a role.
This report is based on preliminary radio traffic and dispatch notes, and details may change as the investigation continues.
We are hoping for the best for those involved as more details come in.
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