Head-On Crash on State Route 16 Near Long Gate Road in Amador County

Police Investigate Head-On Crash on State Route 16 in Amador County

AMADOR COUNTY, CA (July 24, 2026)— Emergency crews responded to a reported head-on crash on State Route 16 near Long Gate Road in Amador County on Friday morning.

According to a California Highway Patrol incident log, the crash was reported at approximately 8:36 a.m. in the 3006–3293 block of State Route 16.

Initial dispatch information indicated that a blue sedan and a Ford pickup truck were involved in a head-on collision. 

The CHP log also noted that the pickup truck overturned during the crash but was back on its wheels by the time the incident was reported. 

Both vehicles reportedly came to rest on the right-hand shoulder of the roadway.

An iPhone Crash Detection notification alerted emergency dispatchers to the incident, and the Amador County Sheriff’s Office was notified to assist.

Authorities initially classified the collision as involving unknown injuries. Officials have not released information regarding the number of people involved or whether anyone required medical treatment.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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