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A 22-year-old man stalked a 38-year-old woman for months, allegedly entering her home and following her after she found an AirTag, before fatally shooting her outside a Sacramento Panera Bread. He died by a self‑inflicted gunshot during a Highway 50 standoff after police located his vehicle; the incident came amid earlier Highway 50 disruptions that day, including a deadly pursuit and a pedestrian fatality.
A woman was killed in a Panera Bread parking lot on Howe Avenue in Sacramento. The suspected shooter fled, was tracked via license plate readers, and died by a self-inflicted gunshot during a standoff on Highway 50; investigators have not confirmed whether the two knew each other or the victim’s status as employee or customer.
A police standoff on Highway 50 near Howe Avenue closed the Sacramento highway while investigators probe a deadly shooting nearby; traffic was reduced to a single lane eastbound before resuming in both directions, and authorities noted the earlier Hazel Avenue incident as part of the day's events.
After a late-night pursuit through Rancho Cordova and Fair Oaks, officers from CHP, Citrus Heights Police, and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office shot the driver on Highway 50 at Hazel Avenue; the driver died at a hospital, and westbound Highway 50 was closed for several hours during the investigation.
A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento shortly after takeoff from UC Davis Medical Center, resulting in crew members being hospitalized; no patients were onboard, and investigations are ongoing.
A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento, resulting in at least three critically injured crew members who were taken to hospitals; the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Multiple lanes on Highway 50 in Sacramento are blocked due to a crash near the Watt Avenue exit, causing traffic delays. Tow trucks have arrived at the scene, and the California Highway Patrol expects the crash to be cleared soon. It is currently unclear if anyone has been injured in the incident.
The westbound side of Highway 50 in West Sacramento was closed after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian overpass under construction. Bridge inspection crews were called to the scene, and all westbound lanes were closed until the structure could be inspected and cleared. Traffic started flowing again just before 7 a.m.
Westbound lanes of Highway 50 in El Dorado County were blocked due to an RV crash and fire near Bass Lake Grade. The fire spread to nearby vegetation but was contained by the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. The roads are expected to fully reopen at 10:30 p.m. Injuries are yet to be confirmed.
Traffic on Highway 50 in Sacramento is slow after a tractor-trailer hauling two monster trucks caught fire. The driver was able to detach the tractor from the trailer before it caught fire, and there were no reported injuries. The incident has caused traffic congestion in the area.
Traffic on Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills was delayed after an RV caught fire, causing the highway to be temporarily shut down. Video footage showed the RV fully engulfed in flames. Two individuals and a dog managed to escape the vehicle after the engine caught fire. The situation is still developing, and updates can be found on KCRA 3.
Caltrans has begun a $39 million project to improve safety and alleviate congestion on Interstate 5 between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and the Highway 50 interchange. The project will include the construction of auxiliary lanes, ramp meters, and upgrades to intelligent transportation systems. With the area experiencing development and airport expansion, the project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety. The stretch of I-5 currently sees 175,000 vehicles and 21,000 trucks daily, and the project is expected to support economic development in the region.
Lanes on Highway 50 eastbound near Sacramento County have been closed due to a fatal crash, according to Caltrans officials. The crash occurred just east of Howe, with lanes closed near 65th street. KCRA3 crews confirmed the crash is fatal, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes as it is not known when lanes will open up.
Parts of Highway 50 in Sacramento were closed for several hours on Sunday due to a person experiencing a mental health crisis. The closure caused traffic to back up for several miles. California Highway Patrol eventually took over the incident, and the highway reopened in both directions around 7:16 p.m.
An overturned big rig on Highway 50 in Sacramento is causing a traffic delay as it is blocking three lanes. Two people had minor injuries but nobody needed to be taken to the hospital. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.