Araceli Velazquez of Sacramento Killed in Rear-End Collision on Highway 99 [Sacramento, CA]

Araceli Velazquez of Sacramento Killed in Rear-End Collision on Highway 99 [Sacramento, CA]

Vehicle Collision Near Highway 50 Results in Fatality

Sacramento, CA (August 23, 2023) – On Monday, 22-year-old Araceli Velazquez of Sacramento was killed in a rear-end collision on Highway 99.

The fatal collision took place near the Highway 50 junction.

Officers said Velazquez was a passenger in a northbound Toyota on the freeway traveling toward the interchange in Oak Park.

The 22-year-old man who was driving the Toyota got distracted and did not see that traffic ahead had slowed.  As a result, the Toyota driver did not break in time and collided with a Peterbilt dump. The Toyota slammed into the left rear of the dump truck which resulted in major intrusion to the sedan.

Immediately, South Sacramento CHP officers and Sacramento Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and provided life-saving measures. 

The rescuers rushed the driver and Velazquez to hospital where she died. 

The driver incurred major injuries while a 6-month-old infant and 1-year-old toddler that were in riding in the back seat were uninjured in the accident.

Officers are still investigating.


Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved families of Araceli Velazquez. Our hearts are with you through these times.


Araceli Velazquez Dies in Sacramento Vehicle Crash

Around 20-50 million people are involved in road accidents yearly. However, not everyone knows what to do after a traffic accident.

The most valuable step you can take following the Sacramento vehicle crash is hiring a legal attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is tough to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

Indeed, nobody wants to be in a traffic accident. That is why we encourage the loved ones of Araceli Velazquez to reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win a wrongful death or personal injury case.

Additionally, Sweet Lawyers promises that our attorneys will fight day and night to achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.

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