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NORTH HIGHLANDS, Sacramento County, Calif., Oct. 30, 2026 — A cyclist was hurt on Thursday evening, October 29, when a vehicle struck them at Larchmont Drive and Elkhorn Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The call came in around 6:50 p.m. as a vehicle-versus-bicycle incident. A later update described the rider as down on the right-hand shoulder. Sacramento Fire personnel were called to the scene to take over medical care from another agency already on scene.
The extent of the cyclist's injuries has not been released. It is not known whether the rider was taken to a hospital. No information on possible speed or impairment has been released. The CHP has not said what led up to the collision, and the incident remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Safety in California
The bicycle crash was reported at Larchmont Drive and Elkhorn Boulevard in North Highlands. Our California intersection resource page covers intersection crashes across California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are intersections a common site for bicycle crashes?
Yes. Turning vehicles, cross traffic and limited visibility at intersections make them one of the more frequent locations for collisions between cars and cyclists, compared with open road segments.
What injuries do cyclists typically suffer in these crashes?
Common injuries include fractures, road rash, head injuries, and injuries from being thrown off the bike onto pavement. Severity usually depends on vehicle speed and whether the rider was wearing a helmet.
What usually causes car-versus-bicycle collisions?
Frequent causes include a driver failing to see a cyclist, turning across a bike's path, following too closely, or a cyclist entering traffic unexpectedly. Investigators determine the cause in each case based on evidence at the scene.
