CHP Officer Airlifted from Scene of Crash Investigation with Head Injury

A CHP officer has been airlifted to a hospital Wednesday evening with a head injury he suffered in a crash that occurred at the scene of an investigation into another collision on Interstate Highway 580 in Richmond. The incident was first reported at 7:47 p.m. on westbound Highway 580 just west of Marina Bay Parkway.

The officer had been on the scene of an investigation into a two-car collision that occurred nearby at 6:52 p.m., when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle from behind, according to the CHP. He suffered a head injury and was transported by helicopter in stable condition, according to the CHP.

A Sig-alert was issued for westbound Highway 580 at 7:54 p.m., and a few minutes later the Sig-alert was updated to include both directions of travel.

Eastbound lanes of traffic opened up at 8:23 p.m., but at this time there is no estimate for when the westbound lanes will reopen. Information about the officer’s identity and current condition were not immediately available.

By Bay City News

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