Sacramento, CA – On the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2025, a vehicle collision involving an ambulance resulted in injuries to two people, according to FOX40.

The Sacramento Police Department reports that the accident took place around 6:30 PM near Bruceville Road and Timberlake Way.

Authorities stated that the ambulance was transporting a patient at the time of the crash. Officials reported that both the medic and the driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Their conditions were described as non-life-threatening. Police confirmed that the patient inside the ambulance was evaluated at the scene and did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision.

Police indicated that the driver of the other vehicle was suspected of driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The individual was detained at the scene as part of standard investigative and public safety procedures.

Authorities noted that the circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, including right of way, vehicle movement, and potential impairment, consistent with routine traffic collision review protocols.

California DUI Law

Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”

Personal Injury Claims 

When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a Personal Injury Claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.

California Car Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.