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WEST SACRAMENTO, Yolo County, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 — A three-vehicle crash shut down westbound US-50 on the Pioneer Bridge on Wednesday morning, November 11, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a gray Ford Mustang, a white Toyota Prius and a white Chevrolet Camaro. Dispatchers initially logged the call as a collision with unknown injuries before upgrading it to a crash with an ambulance en route, indicating at least one person needed medical attention. The Camaro came to rest in the center divider, while the Mustang and Prius ended up on the right shoulder. One report noted no injuries in the Prius, though the condition of the other occupants was not specified.
The crash blocked the fast lane westbound and backed up traffic over the bridge, with CHP units managing a rolling break to clear the roadway. Tow crews, including H and R Towing and Five Star Towing, were called to remove the vehicles, and the roadway was reported clear by early afternoon. The CHP closed out its incident log on the crash a short time later.
No further details on injuries, citations, or a possible cause have been released. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not said what led to the initial collision.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for West Sacramento, CA
The multi-vehicle crash was reported on US-50 in West Sacramento. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Yolo County crash news.
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Reduced visibility cuts the distance drivers have to react, so a stopped or slowing vehicle ahead may not be seen until it's too close to avoid, which can draw in following cars one after another.
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