Late Friday night, at approximately 11:15 p.m., a fatal multi-car collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 on the incline portion of the Bay Bridge. The incident involved four vehicles: a white Genesis sedan, a silver Toyota Corolla, another silver Toyota, and a gray Toyota.
The collision was initiated when the white Genesis sedan, reportedly traveling at high speed, collided with the bumper of the silver Toyota Corolla. This impact set off a chain reaction, causing the Corolla to crash into another silver Toyota, which subsequently collided with a gray Toyota.
The driver of the silver Toyota Corolla sustained severe injuries and was transported to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Another individual involved in the crash was hospitalized, though details regarding their identity and the extent of their injuries remain undisclosed.
The driver of the Genesis remained at the scene, and authorities suspect that drugs and alcohol may have played a role in the accident. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is actively investigating the incident to determine the exact number of individuals involved and to identify any additional injuries.
Sequence of Events and Investigation
Collision Details
- Location: Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 on the Bay Bridge
- Time: Late Friday night
- Initial Incident: A white Genesis sedan, reportedly traveling at high speed, struck the bumper of a silver Toyota Corolla.
Chain Reaction
The initial impact triggered a chain reaction:
- Silver Toyota Corolla: Hit by the Genesis sedan.
- Second Silver Toyota: Collided with by the Corolla.
- Gray Toyota: Crashed into by the second silver Toyota.
Casualties and Injuries
- Silver Toyota Corolla Driver: Sustained severe injuries and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
- Another Individual: Hospitalized; identity and extent of injuries have not been disclosed.
Investigation
- Driver of the Genesis: Remained at the scene.
- Suspected Factors: Drugs and alcohol may have been involved.
- Investigating Authority: California Highway Patrol (CHP)
- Objectives:
- Ascertain the precise number of individuals involved.
- Identify any additional injuries.
- Clarify the circumstances surrounding the crash.
- Determine any legal implications.
- Objectives:
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