A hit-and-run incident on the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at Hacienda Avenue in San Lorenzo, CA, resulted in injuries and significant traffic disruptions today. Reports of the incident began coming in shortly after 5:00 AM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
At approximately 5:04 AM, units were dispatched to the scene, where a big rig was found disabled and blocking lanes three and four. A heavy-duty tow truck was requested to assist in clearing the vehicle, which was estimated to weigh around 20,000 pounds. By 5:10 AM, a tow service was on the way to the location.
By 5:40 AM, a SIGALERT was issued, indicating that lanes three and four were blocked due to the disabled vehicle. Traffic began to back up significantly, with reports of all lanes being stopped under Paseo Grande by 5:35 AM. Emergency responders worked diligently to manage the traffic and clear the scene.
By 6:10 AM, the big rig was being moved to a safe location, and efforts were underway to reopen the blocked lanes. The incident was mistakenly reported as closed earlier, but by 6:14 AM, the SIGALERT was officially canceled, confirming that all lanes were once again open to traffic.
While the report indicates that there were injuries resulting from the hit-and-run, specific details regarding the extent or nature of these injuries have not been disclosed. Fortunately, the quick response from emergency services helped mitigate further complications, and the situation was resolved with minimal delay.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 880 should remain vigilant and expect potential delays in the area as traffic returns to normal. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and accountability on the road.