(FOX40.COM) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle fire on Westbound Highway 50 just east of Zinfandel Drive, which resulted in a male driver being hospitalized.
According to CHP, the driver appeared to suffer a medical emergency before his vehicle struck the center divider wall, bounced off, came to a rest and blocked the number two and third lanes.
After several vehicles passed the crash, CHP said at least two good Samaritans stopped to help.
CHP reported that as the car started to smoke, the bystanders pulled the driver out. Moments later, the car became fully engulfed.
The aftermath photo of the car that became fully engulfed./ Image: CHP East Sacramento
With the help of other agencies, CHP reported officers shut down all westbound traffic until fire crews arrived. The fire was put out and the driver was transported to a hospital for treatment related to the possible medical emergency.
Deadly crash shuts down road in West Sacramento, police investigate
A firefighter is putting out the fire from the vehicle./ Image: CHP East Sacramento
CHP reported receiving calls about vehicles attempting to travel eastbound on the north shoulder of westbound Highway 50 during the closure, but officers were unable to locate any such activity.
The roadway was later cleared and all lanes were reopened.
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