Monday night traffic on Highway 99 took a bizarre turn when a naked man crashed and overturned a vehicle just south of Sheldon Road, then allegedly bolted toward another car and tried to take it before officers brought the chaos to a halt. The spectacle backed up traffic on the busy corridor and was caught in a social-media video that quickly made the rounds online.
According to FOX40, the crash happened on southbound SR-99 near the Sheldon Road overcrossing. In the video, the driver appears nude as he attempts to force his way into a second vehicle before South Sacramento-area officers move in and arrest him at the scene. FOX40 reported that investigators had not immediately released the suspect's name or any formal list of charges as they worked the scene.
Where It Happened
The incident unfolded along a stretch of SR-99 that is no stranger to crash-related slowdowns near the Sheldon Road interchange. Previous traffic alerts and coverage have documented other collisions on Highway 99 in south Sacramento that shut down lanes and triggered major delays. For background on earlier crashes in the area, see reporting from KCRA.
Police Response
City officers assigned to the south-area command handled the arrest and directed traffic while first responders worked to flip the wrecked vehicle upright and clear debris from the highway. The Sacramento Police Department maintains a news releases hub for official updates and media questions, and the department's public information office remains the primary contact for further details. For reference, see the Sacramento Police Department news page.
The case is still under investigation, and it remains unclear what charges the driver will ultimately face. This story will be updated as police release more information about the arrest or any injuries tied to the crash.
