1 killed in crash on eastbound Highway 12 in Napa

Napa: 1 killed in crash on Highway 12

One person is dead after a collision on eastbound Highway 12 in Napa on Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.

NAPA, Calif. - One person was killed in a crash along Highway 12 in Napa on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe traffic backups.

All lanes blocked

What we know:

The California Highway Patrol reported at 2:03 p.m. that the fatal crash occurred on eastbound Highway 12 at Kelly Road, blocking all lanes on that side of the roadway. One person died in the collision, according to the agency.

Limited details

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said what caused the crash or how many people were involved. However, aerial footage showed CHP officers lifting a motorcycle that was lying in the roadway.

Road reopened after delays

Motorists were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes. At 3:23 p.m., authorities announced that eastbound Highway 12 had reopened.

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