A cow was struck while running across eastbound State Route 120 near Sims Road on September 7, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch information. The collision was reported at about 7:45 a.m., and no injuries were reported.
A CHP update five minutes later said the animal had been crossing the roadway when it was hit. The vehicle involved reportedly only clipped the back end of the cow.
The incident location was listed as State Route 120 at Sims Road within the CHP’s Sonora area. Dispatch information placed the collision on the eastbound side of the highway.
The available CHP information did not provide additional details about the vehicle, the cow’s condition, or any roadway closure. The incident was classified by CHP as a traffic collision without injuries.
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