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SACRAMENTO, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Thursday afternoon, November 5, in a two-car crash on westbound US-50 just west of 59th Street in Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a silver sedan and a black sedan. Officers initially logged a traffic hazard in the area before the collision was reported, and the agency reports the crash was first classified as an en route report before being updated to a collision with minor injuries.
Emergency crews responded to the westbound lanes just west of 59th Street, where both vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder. Caltrans Freeway Service Patrol was also sent to help clear the scene and get traffic moving again.
The CHP said the crash remains under investigation. No further details on the cause had been released as of Thursday afternoon.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
More on Crashes in Sacramento, CA
The crash was reported at US-50 and 59th Street in Sacramento. Local crash statistics, the steps for getting a police report, and nearby trauma centers are on our Sacramento crash data and police report guide.
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Why is distracted driving a common factor in highway crashes?
Even a few seconds of looking away from the road at highway speeds covers a significant distance, leaving little time to react to slowing or stopped traffic ahead.
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Move to a safe location if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver. Documenting the scene with photos can also help later.
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