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RANCHO CORDOVA, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 — A man was hurt on Sunday, November 8, when a car collided with a semi-truck and trailer on northbound Bradshaw Road at Goethe Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Honda sedan and a semi-truck pulling a trailer were involved in the crash, reported shortly after noon. A man was seen out of his vehicle, reportedly injured but able to walk. The collision was initially logged as a crash with no injuries before CHP updated it to a minor-injury collision.
Fire crews responded to the scene and at one point relayed an update describing the injury as minor, with all northbound lanes affected by the wreck. The sedan sustained major front-end damage, and a tow truck was requested to clear the vehicle from the roadway. It is not clear how long northbound lanes remained restricted.
No further details on the man's condition, the truck driver, or a possible cause have been released. The crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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This truck crash happened at Bradshaw Road and Goethe Road in Rancho Cordova, California. We follow crashes at intersections across California, and our California intersections page brings that information together in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving semi-trucks usually more severe than typical car crashes?
The size and weight difference between a semi-truck and a passenger car means the smaller vehicle usually absorbs most of the impact, leading to more serious damage and injury even at moderate speeds.
What are a truck's blind spots, and why do they matter?
Large trucks have wide blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and immediately in front of the cab. Drivers who linger in these zones may not be visible to the truck driver, raising the risk of a collision during lane changes or turns.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partially or fully beneath a truck's trailer during a collision, usually causing severe damage to the car's upper structure.
What typically causes large-truck collisions?
Common factors include driver fatigue, following too closely, wide turns, mechanical failure, and reduced visibility, though the specific cause of any crash is determined by the investigating agency.
