Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 50 east of Prairie City [Folsom, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Highway 50 East of Prairie City Road in Folsom

Folsom, CA (February 5, 2026) – Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 east of Prairie City Road.

Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 in Folsom was heavily impacted Thursday afternoon after a series of crashes, including multiple rollover incidents, led to lane reductions and major congestion.

The California Highway Patrol’s East Sacramento Division reported that between six and seven crashes occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on both eastbound and westbound Highway 50 between East Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard. 

Authorities said several of the crashes happened within a short timeframe, prompting emergency crews to restrict lanes as they responded.

One of the incidents involved three vehicles on westbound Highway 50 just west of East Bidwell Street. 

CHP said those involved reported pain but did not sustain serious injuries. Another crash occurred on westbound Highway 50 just east of Prairie City Road and involved two vehicles, including a rollover. 

CHP again reported complaints of pain only.

A third crash involved a single vehicle on the eastbound side of Highway 50 in the same general area, according to authorities.

All reported crashes were cleared by early evening, but traffic remained slow and congested in both directions between East Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard as crews worked to fully reopen lanes. 

CHP confirmed that no serious injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

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