Big rig driver suffers minor injuries after crashing off I-5 near Elk Grove

Big rig crash on I-5 near Elk Grove

SACRAMENTO – A big rig driver has been taken to the hospital after a crash off Interstate 5 near Elk Grove early Tuesday morning.

The crash happened on the northbound side of the freeway just before 4:30 a.m. south of Hood-Franklin Road.

Both a big rig and a box truck were involved in the crash, which sent the semi off the road and into a tree.

Despite the big rig wrapping around the tree, the driver only suffered minor injuries.

The box truck driver – who was not hurt in the crash – reported that he was bumped from the behind by the big rig, who was apparently swerving to get around a vehicle that had cut in front of him.

Traffic remains slow through the area. Drivers heading towards Elk Grove should try and take Highway 99 to avoid the slowdown. 

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