CHP: 16 Vehicles Involved In Deadly Crash On I-80 In Sierra
CISCO GROVE (CBS13) – A deadly crash has westbound Interstate 80 blocked in the mountains late Thursday morning.
The scene is between Eagle Lakes and Crystal Lake Roads.
I 80 West Bound closed due to fatal accident. Weather related-hail @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/Q50k1Ywmok
— LisameadowsCBS (@LisaMeadowsCBS) September 21, 2017
California Highway Patrol says 16 vehicles were involved in the crash. The incident appears to have started as an accident involving a big rig and a pickup truck.
At least one person has died in the crash, CHP says.
????I-80 w/b is backing up because of highway closure near #Cisco due to traffic collision. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/qhQ7IVnFAg
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) September 21, 2017
Heavy hail was falling at the time of the crash.
Caltrans is holding westbound I-80 traffic at Crystal Springs. Drivers should expect a long delay in the area. A SigAlert has been issued by Caltrans and they don't expect the roadway to be open again until around 6 p.m.