Infant revived after rollover crash on Sacramento freeway

The child's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own while being transported to the hospital.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Four people, including an infant, were involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 5 in Sacramento's South Natomas area on Tuesday afternoon. First responders performed CPR on the infant, and while the child was being taken to the hospital, their pulse returned and they began breathing on their own. The other three people in the vehicle suffered minor injuries, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Why it matters

Rollover crashes on freeways can be extremely dangerous, especially for young children. The fact that the infant was revived is an encouraging outcome, but the incident highlights the importance of car seat safety and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety in the Sacramento region.

The details

The rollover crash occurred shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday along northbound Interstate 5 near the West El Camino Avenue exit in Sacramento's South Natomas area. Sacramento Fire Department first responders arrived on the scene and began performing CPR on the infant. While the child was being transported to an area hospital, officials said the infant's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own.

  • The crash occurred shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Around 4:15 p.m., first responders were performing CPR on the infant.

The players

Sacramento Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the crash and performed CPR on the infant.

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What’s next

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by local authorities.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper child safety restraints and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety in the Sacramento region, where rollover crashes can have devastating consequences.