- A two-vehicle crash near Highway 50 and Prairie City Road in Folsom left three people injured on Sunday.
- One car caught fire while the other flipped onto its roof, trapping a person inside who had to be extricated.
- A 66-year-old driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash, officials said.
- Fire crews also battled a nearby vegetation fire ignited by the wreck before it could spread further.
FOLSOM, California — A Sunday crash near one of Folsom’s busiest corridors left three people hurt, flipped a car onto its roof, set another vehicle on fire, and ignited a grass fire nearby — all within minutes of each other.
The collision happened near Highway 50 and Prairie City Road, drawing a quick response from Metro Fire and the California Highway Patrol.
One Car Was on Fire. Another Was Upside Down.
When fire crews arrived, they found two vehicles in serious condition.
One had flipped completely onto its roof. The person inside could not get out on their own and had to be extricated by emergency crews.
The second vehicle was on fire with two people still inside.
Both scenes required immediate attention, and crews worked to manage multiple emergencies at the same time.
A 5-Year-Old Was Among the Injured
Three people were hurt in total.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 66-year-old driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash — potentially causing him to lose control of his vehicle. He was transported with a broken sternum and minor cuts.
A 5-year-old girl was also injured. She reported minor back pain, officials said.
The third person injured was in one of the two affected vehicles, though officials did not provide further details on their condition at the time of the report.
Crews Also Stopped a Grass Fire From Spreading
The crash did not just damage the vehicles involved — it sent flames into the surrounding vegetation.
A small grass fire broke out near the scene as a direct result of the collision. Fire crews acted quickly and extinguished it before it could grow, preventing what could have been a larger threat in the dry conditions common to the area.
What This Means for the Community
Crashes near Highway 50 and Prairie City Road affect one of Folsom’s most traveled intersections, and incidents like this serve as a reminder of how quickly a single moment can escalate.
Medical emergencies behind the wheel are more common than many people realize — and they can have serious consequences not just for the driver, but for everyone else on the road.
Authorities have not yet released the full names of those involved or confirmed the exact nature of the medical episode. The investigation is ongoing.
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