FOLSOM — Folsom Police have released details of a violent single-vehicle crash on Iron Point Road Sunday morning has left one driver hospitalized with serious injuries and renewed community concern about speeding in the area. Police say the collision prompted immediate enforcement efforts nearby after residents raised safety concerns.
According to Folsom Police, the crash occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. near Iron Point Road and McAdoo Drive. Investigators determined the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when the vehicle went airborne and struck a wall. Emergency crews transported the driver to the hospital with injuries that included a reported fractured back and chest trauma. Significant property damage was also reported at the scene.
While officers investigated the crash, several residents stopped to voice concerns about unsafe driving along the corridor. In response, Folsom’s motor officers conducted focused speed enforcement in the immediate area, issuing multiple citations.
Police noted that speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious injury collisions. Officials emphasized that driving even slightly faster than the posted limit reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance, and can turn a mistake into a life-changing crash.
“We ask all drivers to slow down, drive responsibly, and help keep Folsom’s roads safe for everyone,” the department said in its statement.
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