Fatal Big Rig Crash Shuts Down Westbound 580 In Castro Valley

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CASTRO VALLEY (CBS13) – Traffic on westbound Interstate 580 is snarled after a fatal crash near Eden Canyon Road.

Traffic officials say that the roadway there won't be completely cleared until 10 a.m.

#CastroValley: WB 580 closed at Eden Canyon due to crash involving a fatality. Pictures tell the tale. This won't clear anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/AcKNfKrzHk
— KCBS Radio - The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) September 14, 2017

The crash was first reported about 4:10 a.m. Thursday.

Two big rigs crashed into each other, one person dying from that crash.

With traffic expected to be seriously delayed through the morning commute hours, taking BART, ride share, Interstate 680 to Sunol or Highway 24 are the options to get around.