A Sacramento Police Department vehicle wound up in the middle of a messy multi-car crash in South Natomas on Saturday night, snarling traffic at an intersection already known as a trouble spot. The collision happened near Truxel Road and San Juan Road, not far from Natomas High School, and resulted in only minor injuries, according to officers at the scene.
According to KCRA, the crash was reported just before 8:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of San Juan Road. A crew from the station observed two Sacramento Police Department vehicles, including one with significant front-end damage, along with three private vehicles, all of which were eventually towed away. Officers said the Truxel and San Juan intersection was shut down while tow trucks and investigators worked the scene.
Intersection on city's high-injury list
San Juan Road and nearby stretches of Truxel Road are already on Sacramento's radar as part of its Vision Zero high-injury network, a roster of streets where serious crashes stack up. City planning documents and council records show that segments of San Juan have been singled out for closer study and future safety upgrades, according to the City of Sacramento.
Investigation underway
Police at the scene said those involved reported only minor complaints of pain, and no serious injuries were immediately noted. A full investigation is underway to determine how the wreck unfolded, and the department has not yet said whether officers were involved in a pursuit or responding to an emergency call before the crash, according to KCRA. The intersection reopened just before 11 p.m. after tow crews cleared the last vehicles.
Witnesses, or anyone with dashcam or cell phone video of the crash, are asked to call the Sacramento Police Department's non-emergency line at 916-808-5471 or submit tips through the department's website at the Sacramento Police Department. Drivers may still encounter some lingering slowdowns in the area as officials continue to review collisions at the intersection.
