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CHP patrol vehicle involved in crash near Loomis in Placer County

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PLACER COUNTY – A California Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a crash along Interstate 80 early Tuesday afternoon.

The crash happened just after noon near the Horseshoe Bar Road offramp on the eastbound side.

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Scene of the crash. CHP

Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but CHP confirmed that a patrol vehicle from its Auburn-area division was involved.

An SUV was also involved. 

CHP said the officer was transported from the scene to the hospital as a precaution and is expected to be OK.

Due to the crash investigation, both the #2 and #3 lanes are closed. Caltrans hasn't given an estimated time of clearing yet. 

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