Yesterday, a severe accident occurred along Highway 50 near Rancho Cordova, leading to three individuals being hospitalized, as reported by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. A Toyota Sequoia, while traveling east of Watt Avenue at around 7 p.m., veered off the road's right-hand shoulder and tumbled down an embankment, prompting swift action by emergency services.

The California Highway Patrol is scrutinizing the circumstances that led to the vehicle's departure from the roadway - the driver collided with a metal guardrail, then the descent down the dirt embankment transpired in a sequence that left the vehicle and its occupants in a dire condition, according to information from ABC10.

The aftermath was grave, with the driver sustaining major injuries and two minors on board suffering from moderate injuries, necessitating urgent medical attention; they were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, a fact confirmed by Sacramento Metro Fire. Remarkably, another adult and a minor were also present in the vehicle but escaped the harrowing incident with minor or no injuries.

While the exact catalyst for the crash remains enshrouded in uncertainty, the California Highway Patrol has not ruled out the influence of alcohol or drugs, and their investigation into the crash remains ongoing, as they sift through the evidence, aiming to piece together the events that spiraled into the unfortunate episode the vehicle and its passengers encountered, this detail emerged from KCRA. Further updates on the condition of those hospitalized and the progress of the CHP's investigation are anticipated as more information becomes available.