Crash on Alta Mesa Road Near Galt Kills Driver, Seriously Injures 2 Passengers

The crash happened at about 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, on Alta Mesa Road near Boessow Road in rural southern Sacramento County, according to the Sacramento Bee, FOX40, and ABC10, which cited the CHP’s South Sacramento office. The CHP said a northbound Honda Pilot turned left into the path of a southbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup.

The Pilot’s driver died at the scene. Two passengers in the Pilot, an adult and a young child, were hospitalized with major injuries, according to the CHP. The pickup’s driver, who was alone, had minor injuries. The driver who died has not been publicly identified.

All occupants were wearing seat belts, and the child was properly secured in a car seat, the CHP said. The CHP said it was not yet known whether alcohol or drugs were involved.

The CHP’s account is preliminary, not a finding of fault, and the South Sacramento office’s investigation was still open as of November 4, 2026. We may update this article if the CHP releases more details.

In California, an injured passenger is not limited to a claim against the other driver. A passenger can bring a claim against any driver whose carelessness caused the crash, including the driver of the car the passenger was riding in (Civil Code §1714). Which insurance pays depends on who is found responsible and what coverage each vehicle carries. Our page on what to do after a car accident in California covers the first steps.

California generally gives an injured person two years to file a lawsuit. When the person hurt is a child, that time limit generally does not run until the child turns 18 (Code of Civil Procedure §§335.1, 352). Settling a child’s claim also requires a court’s approval (Probate Code §3500). Read more about claims for injured children.

This is a general overview of California law, not legal advice. Every crash is different, and a lawyer who works with these rules can walk you through how they fit your family’s situation.

Wilshire Law Firm may be able to represent people injured in the Alta Mesa Road crash. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers work from our downtown Sacramento office and handle car accident cases, including those involving fatal crashes and serious, life-changing injuries.

Our team can gather the CHP collision report and medical records, explain your choices, and deal with the insurance companies for you. Our guide on how to hire a car accident lawyer covers what to look for. You can also see who is on our legal team or read about our personal injury practice across California. In October, we also covered a school bus crash in nearby Lodi.

After a crash like this, families often face medical decisions and insurance calls at the same time. If you or your child were hurt near Galt or anywhere in Sacramento County, you can talk through what happened with our legal team for free. We’re here day or night, and there are no fees unless you get paid.

Contact Wilshire Law Firm today.