3-Vehicle Collision on I-80 Freeway in Auburn
AUBURN, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2024) — A multi-vehicle crash involving a Walmart truck happened Monday on the westbound Interstate 80 Freeway, just east of Ophir Road in Auburn.
The three-vehicle collision occurred at 11:29 a.m. on Dec. 9th, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officials reported the semi-truck loaded with 41,000-pounds of merchandise had right front-end damage and was leaking fuel after a collision with a white Ford Explorer SUV and a white Lexus sedan. The Lexus became lodged under the truck with major 360-degree damage. The vehicles were blocking the middle or slow lanes.
The Ford SUV was pulled to the right shoulder and debris was scattered in traffic lanes.
Detectives are reviewing the facts and will determine fault for the Auburn crash involving the Walmart truck on the 80 Freeway.
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Source: CHP Incident: 0381
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