Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 50 West of East Bidwell Street Causes Severe Traffic Delays [Folsom, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Highway 50 West of East Bidwell Street in Folsom

Folsom, CA (February 5, 2026) – Police responded to a crash on Highway 50 west of East Bidwell Street. No serious injuries were reported after the collision.

Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 through Folsom slowed to a crawl Thursday afternoon after a series of crashes, including multiple rollover collisions, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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

Several crashes happened within a short period, prompting lane restrictions as emergency crews responded and worked to clear the roadway.

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

Those involved reported complaints of pain, but authorities said no serious injuries were reported. 

A second crash occurred on westbound Highway 50 just east of Prairie City Road and involved two vehicles and a rollover. 

CHP stated that those involved also complained of pain only.

A third incident involved a solo vehicle crash on the eastbound side of Highway 50 in the same general area. 

Emergency responders assisted at all scenes while crews cleared debris and vehicles from the roadway.

All crashes were cleared by early evening, CHP said, though traffic remained heavily congested in both directions between East Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard as lanes gradually reopened.

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