Startling Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 and Fruitrudge Road Injures 1 [Sacramento, CA]

Injuries Reported in Sacramento Auto Accident on Highway 99 and Fruitrudge Road

SACRAMENTO, CA (July 30, 2023) – Friday night, a startling wrong-way crash on Highway 99 and Fruitrufge Road injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. on northbound Highway 99, north of Fruitrudge Road.

According to investigators, the 19-year-old driver from Sacramento drove his 2013 BMW the wrong way while he was under the influence of alcohol.

Then, the teenage driver sideswiped a 2019 Toyota being driven by a 20-year-old Orangevale woman.

As a result, the BMW veered sideways into a 2020 Dodge being driven by a 27-year-old man from Modesto.

The crash caused both cars to catch fire after the front end of the Dodge broadsided the BMW. Then, the Dodge also struck a 2015 Lexus in the next lane over, being driven by a 31-year-old woman from Modesto.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they immediately transported the Dodge driver to a hospital in critical condition.

Meanwhile, the Lexus driver and Toyota driver sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

Then, the authorities took the 19-year-old driver of the BMW into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and causing injuries. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

What’s Next after Startling Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 and Fruitrudge Road

Habits like distracted driving, speeding, and DUI can lead to road accidents. Such habits are the cause of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damage, and deaths. That is why it is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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