Major Injury Crash Scooter and Pickup at Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif., (Jan. 15, 2026) — A major crash between a juvenile riding a scooter and a pickup truck occurred Wednesday afternoon at Sunset Avenue and Minnesota Avenue in Fair Oaks.

The incident was reported at approximately 4:25 p.m. on January 14, 2026, at the Fair Oaks intersection, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log.

A driver in a white pickup truck allegedly collided with the minor on a scooter. Emergency responders, including CHP officers and fire personnel, were dispatched to the scene immediately following the collision. The situation was escalated to a major injury collision due to the severity of the injuries sustained by the scooter rider.

Paramedics provided medical attention at the scene before transporting the injured person to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Details regarding the condition of the victim were disclosed at this time.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under active investigation by local authorities. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward as they continue to piece together the events leading up to the collision.

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