SACRAMENTO, CA — A severe accident ensued near Florin Road and South Watt Avenue in Sacramento, resulting in three individuals being rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night. The Sacramento Metro Fire was promptly at the scene, responding to the incident reported approximately at 9:30 p.m.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the situation involved a hit-and-run scenario, with two suspects now reportedly on the run. The event has led to the current closure of South Watt Avenue in both traffic directions as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigates the scene.
Eyewitnesses noted one of the vehicles involved was moving at an excessively high speed, which may have been a contributing factor to the impact. At this stage, details on the conditions of the hospitalized victims remain undisclosed as authorities continue their inquiries.
The CHP urged any witnesses or individuals with information regarding the hit-and-run to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. Public safety officials also recommend that drivers avoid the area around the crash site to
Source: KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento
