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SACRAMENTO, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 4, 2026 — One person was hurt on Tuesday afternoon, November 3, in a hit-and-run crash on northbound State Route 99, also known as the Capital City Freeway, near 12th Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 3:45 p.m. on northbound State Route 99 just south of US Route 50. The fleeing vehicle reportedly pulled to the right shoulder north of the Route 50 interchange a short time later. Dispatch logs indicate the incident was treated as a felony hit-and-run.
Sacramento Fire crews responded to the scene, and the injured person was taken to a hospital, though the extent of the injuries has not been released. A tow crew later moved a vehicle from the freeway to North Street off northbound Route 51, while the party involved waited for CHP to arrive.
The CHP closed its incident report on Tuesday evening.
The investigation is ongoing. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Sacramento, CA
This crash happened at State Route 99 and US Route 50 in Sacramento, CA. For more on crashes in Sacramento, including local crash figures, trauma care and how to request a police report, visit our Sacramento road safety and crash report page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
Crashes are common on freeways and interchanges where vehicles merge, change lanes, or slow suddenly, conditions similar to the stretch of SR-99 involved here.
What should a driver do if they witness a hit-and-run?
Witnesses are encouraged to note the vehicle's description, direction of travel, and license plate if possible, then report it to local police or the CHP as soon as it's safe to do so.
What are common injuries in freeway crashes?
Occupants in freeway collisions frequently suffer whiplash, head injuries, or broken bones, depending on speed and impact point.
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Distracted driving, speeding, following too closely, and impaired driving are frequently cited factors, though the cause of any specific crash is determined by investigators.
