Passenger killed after vehicle crashes into tree on I-80 in Sierra
PLACER COUNTY - A passenger died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in the Sierra Friday morning, the CHP said.
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Drum Forebay sometime before 9:30 a.m.
Officers said the driver lost control before leaving the road into the center divider and striking a tree.
A passenger in the vehicle died while the driver survived, the CHP said.
Caltrans posted on X about a lane closure on I-80 in the area for vehicle extraction, which reopened around 12:45 p.m.
The agency also had chain controls up from Drum Forebay to the Donner Lake Interchange from about 9:45 a.m. to noon.
