CHP - East Sacramento

🏍️💨 **I didn’t realize I was going so fast**

That’s an interesting defense when you’re traveling at **115 MPH** and the rest of traffic is wondering why a motorcycle just turned into a blur.

This afternoon, an East Sacramento CHP officer driving our Dodge Durango Specially Marked Patrol Vehicle (SMPV) observed a motorcyclist weaving through traffic, passing the SMPV at triple-digit speeds, and making dangerous lane changes that left other drivers with little time to react. The rider was stopped safely and educated on a little-known California phenomenon called a **speed limit**.

The ride ended with a citation instead of a crash report and a coroner’s report which is a much better outcome for everyone involved.

A friendly reminder: Motorcycles are incredibly fun, but physics remains undefeated. At 115 MPH, reaction time shrinks, stopping distance grows, and small mistakes become very big problems.

Please slow down, ride responsibly, and help ensure your next stop is your destination—not the shoulder of the freeway explaining your life choices to a CHP officer.

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‼️ Traffic alert: Eastbound US-50, east of East Bidwell Street, the #3 and #4 lanes are closed as emergency personnel work on extinguishing a concrete truck that caught fire. ‼️

Proceed with caution. We will have the lanes reopened soon.

🚨 Officer K. Sweet has been incredibly busy tonight, and his shift isn’t even halfway over yet!

The evening started with mentoring a ride-along. His first stop involved a Flock camera alert on a felony-wanted gang motorcycle that had previously been used in a crime. The motorcycle was impounded.

His second stop was a on stolen vehicle. The driver, who had recently purchased the car, was stranded in the roadway trying to repair it. Unfortunately, that driver had no idea the vehicle he bought was stolen.

The third stop of the night was a reckless driving (23109 VC) violation, resulting in yet another vehicle impound.

With 6½ hours still remaining on the shift, we’re looking forward to seeing what Officer Sweet and his graveyard partner encounter during the rest of the night. 🚔💙

This holiday weekend, CHP officers statewide focused on one simple goal: saving lives through seat belt safety.

During the Holiday Enforcement Period, CHP officers issued 2,172 seat belt citations to drivers and passengers who chose not to buckle up. While citations are never the goal, every stop was an opportunity to prevent a tragedy.

Seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones on the road. No matter how short the trip is, buckle up every time.

Thank you to everyone who made safety a priority this holiday weekend. Let’s continue working together to keep California roads safe.

⚠️ Press Release - DUI Checkpoint to be held on Friday, May 29, 2026. ⚠️

Officers are on scene of a non-injury traffic crash involving an overturned pickup truck pulling a taco truck (trailer) on westbound US-50, east of East Bidwell Street. Our apologies to the fine folks who were getting fuel or waiting to get fuel at the Folsom Costco when this crash occurred. We had to clear out and close down the fuel pump area as a precaution in case a Hazmat situation occurred as there were multiple propane tanks that fell out of the bed of the truck as it overturned several times. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The Folsom Fire Department has since determined there was no Hazmat spill. Better safe than sorry folks! Reminder that when you’re towing a trailer, the maximum speed limit is reduced to 55mph throughout California.

Update - Scott Rd is now open in both directions near Boys Ranch Rd. Please use caution in the area and pay attention to the to road ahead of you, not what is off the road.

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL - Scott Rd north of Boys Ranch Rd. - due to a traffic crash involving a school bus. Unknown estimated time of full reopening. Please proceed with extreme caution.

CHP PRESS RELEASE: Early morning crash on May 17, 2026, kills two teenagers. This is a stark reminder that lives can change in an instant while driving a vehicle. Please remain focused on the road ahead, obey all traffic laws, and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination safely. We extend our condolences to the families, friends, classmates, school staff, and to all those who knew the victims in this tragic incident.

May is National Bike Month, and we’d like to remind motorists to stay alert, be aware of cyclists, and share the road safely.

We also want to remind cyclists that they are required to follow the rules of the road, including:

* Riding in the same direction as traffic
* Stopping at stop signs and red lights
* Using proper hand signals when turning
* Using appropriate lighting equipment when riding at night
* Always wearing a helmet



Do you know the different classifications of e-bikes and e-motorcycles? Take a look at the following photos to learn more or scan the QR code in picture #2 and take the CHP E-Bike Safety Course!

If you’re considering purchasing an e-scooter or e-motorcycle for yourself, your child, or your grandchild, please ensure the rider is licensed and that they have the required endorsement.

Over the past 30 days, we have seen a significant increase in traffic crashes involving each of these electric modes of transportation. Many of these crashes have involved juveniles riding against traffic or otherwise operating unsafely.

Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe for everyone.