Crime & Safety
Big-Rig Driver Killed In Crash On I-580
The Sacramento man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to CHP officials.
PLEASANTON, CA —A Sacramento truck driver was killed in a collision on westbound Interstate Highway 580 when his truck overturned this afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash involved two big-rigs. The driver and passenger of the second truck were not injured.
The collision was reported just after 12:30 p.m. The CHP issued a Sig-alert for westbound Interstate Highway 580 west of Fallon Road. Two lanes were closed for about 3 hours but have since reopened.
Both big-rigs were heading west on the busy highway when one tried to pass the other, but they clipped each other and the rear big-rig overturned on the right-hand shoulder, CHP Officer Tyler Hahn said.
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The 32-year-old driver of that big-rig was crushed and emergency crews pronounced him dead at the scene, Hahn said. The other big-rig driver stopped nearby after the collision and is cooperating with investigators.
The CHP and Alameda County Fire Department crews responded to assist those involved.
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Bay City News contributed to this report.
Photo via Dublin Area CHP
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