Sacramento, CA – On the evening of Friday, March 13, 2026, a collision between a big rig and a sedan resulted in a fatality at West Elkhorn Boulevard and East Commerce Way, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 10:51 PM.
Authorities said a Volvo big rig car hauler and a sedan were involved in the collision, with the big rig coming to rest on the right shoulder of the westbound lanes following an apparent overcorrection. The driver of the big rig reported being unable to exit the vehicle following the crash. The location of the second vehicle was initially unknown to responding units.
The Sacramento Fire Department responded to the scene, and both directions of travel were shut down while emergency personnel worked the area. The Sacramento Police Department was notified and assumed handling of the scene, with the coroner also contacted and placed on standby pending further developments.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances leading to the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s comparative negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
