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[05-03-2024] Sacramento County, CA – At Least One Person Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along I-5

Published May 6, 2024

[05-03-2024] At Least One Person Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along I-5At least one person was injured after a multi-vehicle collision in Sacramento on Friday night, May 3, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic crash happened at about 10:15 p.m. along northbound Interstate 5, south of Highway 50.

The total number of people and vehicles involved was not disclosed. CHP confirmed that at least one person was injured, but the extent of the injury sustained remains unknown. 

The authorities are still gathering all the necessary evidence to determine the cause of the crash and the factors that may have led up to it.

Additional information was not immediately available. Investigations are underway. 

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.
  • Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

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