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SACRAMENTO, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 1, 2026 — Two vehicles collided on Saturday afternoon, October 31, on southbound State Route 51 just south of Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash caused minor injuries, the agency reported.
The collision involved a gray sedan and a gray Ford Fusion. One of the vehicles reportedly blocked part of the roadway after the crash, and a unit on scene said it would attempt to move it out of traffic.
The CHP initially classified the crash as one with unknown injuries before updating it to a report of minor injuries. Sacramento Fire Department personnel were also notified and responded to the scene.
The CHP continues to handle the investigation. We wish the injured a complete recovery.
More on Crashes in Sacramento, CA
The crash was reported at State Route 51 and Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento. Local crash statistics, the steps for getting a police report and nearby trauma centers are on our Sacramento, CA crash reports and road safety guide.
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