Sacramento, CA (January 1, 2026) – A hit-and-run collision left multiple individuals injured during the early morning commute on December 30, near the onramp from Watt Ave to northbound State Route 51. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 7:21 a.m., where an Uber driver and three passengers were reportedly standing in the center divider after the crash. Emergency personnel arrived quickly to provide care to those involved, who suffered from a range of injuries following the impact.
The incident occurred in the #2 lane just north of the Watt Ave onramp, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area. The vehicle responsible for the crash reportedly fled the scene before authorities could make contact. Responders worked efficiently to secure the site and render medical aid, while law enforcement began investigating the hit-and-run circumstances. No additional information regarding the fleeing vehicle has been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured passengers and driver as they begin their recovery following this serious collision.
