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Driver hospitalized with major injuries after crashing into tree near Rancho Murieta

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District says the crash happened at Scott and Latrobe Roads near Rancho Murieta.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A driver is in the hospital with major injuries after slamming into a tree Monday.

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District says the crash happened at Scott and Latrobe Roads near Rancho Murieta around 6:44 p.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man driving a Mitsubishi Lancer along Scott Road at high speed lost control of the car, left the roadway, overturned and hit a tree.

The driver was left with major injuries and was taken to a hospital.

CHP said it's not clear if alcohol and/or drug impairment was a contributing factor to the crash.

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