Fatal crash blocks lanes on I-80 in Berkeley
Fatal crash closes I-80 lanes in Berkeley
Several lanes on westbound I-80 are closed Friday as the CHP investigates a fatal crash at University Avenue in Berkeley.
BERKELEY, Calif. - A fatal multi-vehicle crash blocked several lanes on westbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday, bringing traffic to a crawl at the start of the late-afternoon commute.
5 vehicles involved
What we know:
California Highway Patrol officers responded around 3:26 p.m. to westbound I-80, just west of University Avenue. The collision involved at least five vehicles, including a semi-truck, and blocked at least three lanes.
Investigation ongoing
The CHP confirmed at least one person died in the crash.
What we don't know:
Investigators remain on scene assessing the area and have not yet determined the cause of the collision.
The Source: This story is based on information from the California Highway Patrol.