Galt, CA (August 7, 2025) — A chaotic multi-vehicle crash caused significant delays and emergency response Tuesday afternoon in Galt, California.

According to reports, the accident occurred around 3:42 p.m. on August 5, 2025, on Highway 99 near the city of Galt in Sacramento County. Authorities with the California Highway Patrol said a white Nissan SUV, a grey Toyota Camry, a blue sedan, and a white minivan were all involved in the chain-reaction collision.

The white minivan overturned during the incident, coming to rest partially upright. Witnesses stated the driver exited the vehicle and appeared disoriented. One of the vehicles may have struck a tree, and the blue sedan was found in the highway’s center divide. Several of the vehicles suffered extensive front-end and rear-end damage.

Paramedics treated at least one injured individual at the scene and transported them to a nearby hospital for further medical care. Tow trucks cleared the damaged vehicles from the roadway.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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