Sacramento, CA (January 31, 2026) – An accident Friday afternoon resulted in injuries following a solo-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound, just south of the Sacramento city limits. The incident was reported at approximately 12:21 p.m., involving a red sedan and prompting an 11-79 response—indicating that injuries were present and an ambulance was en route.
Emergency personnel from California Highway Patrol units 112 and 108 responded to the scene to assist the injured party. The vehicle was described as a red sedan, and initial reports confirmed it was a single-car collision. The exact circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, including whether driver error, vehicle malfunction, or road conditions may have contributed.
Traffic along northbound I-5 was affected as responders worked to render aid and secure the area. No additional vehicles were reported to be involved, and the extent of the victim’s injuries has not yet been disclosed by authorities.
Our thoughts are with the individual injured in this crash, and we hope for a full and timely recovery.
