Emeryville, CA: Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash at Emery Street and West MacArthur Boulevard
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Emeryville Collision at Emery Street and West MacArthur Boulevard
Emeryville, California (July 17, 2021) – One person was killed and two others were injured Friday night in a traffic crash in the Emeryville area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly collision occurred at about 10:05 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the intersection of Emery Street and West MacArthur Boulevard.
A video from the crash scene showed two vehicles with major damage.
In that video, an unknown number of people were trapped inside their vehicles and had to be rescued by emergency personnel.
Deadly Emeryville Crash
One person died in the crash, while two other people sustained undisclosed injuries. Their names have not been disclosed.
Several off-ramps from Interstate 580 were closed following the wreck. As of Saturday morning, all 580 off-ramps had reopened.
No other details about the accident were immediately available.
The collision remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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