A motorist was killed and northbound I680 closed at Rudgear Road following a multi-vehicle crash on the freeway at 6 a.m. Friday.
Initial reports indicated that one vehicle had overturned with as many as four occupants trapped inside, passersby stopping and attempting to help as additional cars drove through debris and crashed at the site. The first vehicle to crash was believed to have been struck by another car after it rolled onto its side.
Visibility at the site was hampered by darkness, with some cars apparently “blacked out.” Four ambulances were requested at the scene.
Motorists reported an extensive debris trail on the highway, including a leaking propane tank which was dealt with by firefighters. First responders called for a SigAlert with the “fast lanes” closed for rescue and recovery efforts, that closure lifted at approximately 9:45a.m.
Not a good start to the weekend. Everyone be safe. Condolences to the deceased’s family and wishing for a speedy and complete recovery to those who sustained injury. Do we have an actual tally of vehicles involved in the MVA?
Kinda difficult to tot up given conditions, Jeff, but one initially with at least two involved secondarily. We’re going with at least three with some civvie vehicles pulling over to help (well done!) that some witnesses may have mistaken for involved…
Is that part of the freeway really poorly lit?
We’ll defer to comments from the locals in there but from our memory – there was a little bit of a dark void when we passed through. Complicated by lack of lighting from some cars last night, apparently.