Placer County, CA: Big Rig Crash on Interstate 80 near Colfax
1 Injured in Placer County Truck Accident on Interstate 80 near Colfax
Placer County, California (October 6, 2020) – One person was injured Monday evening in a multi-vehicle crash on an interstate in Placer County, according to authorities.
The accident involving seven vehicles occurred at about 5:50 p.m. Monday, October 5, on westbound Interstate 80, just east of Colfax.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash involved four big rigs and three vehicles.
Minor-Injury Traffic Collision on Interstate 80 near Colfax
One person sustained minor injuries in the crash. The name and condition of the patient at this time were not disclosed.
One of the involved big rigs remained jackknifed and was blocking the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 after the collision.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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