Sacramento, CA – On the morning of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, an unidentified man was hospitalized following a traffic collision on eastbound Highway 50, according to FOX40.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash occurred at approximately 8:39 AM near the Folsom Boulevard exit.
Police said a dark gray Audi traveling southbound on Folsom Boulevard left the roadway and drove onto the median. The vehicle then struck a tree in the center divide, resulting in significant damage.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the male driver to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. His current condition has not been released.
As a result of the collision and subsequent investigation, two lanes on both sides of Highway 50 were temporarily closed. Authorities worked to clear debris from the roadway, including portions of a tree and vehicle fragments that were visible in the traffic lanes.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No additional injuries were reported, and officials have not released further information at this time.
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