A significant traffic incident occurred today on Interstate 80 East near the 7th Street off-ramp in San Francisco, CA, involving at least two vehicles: a gray pickup truck and an Uber vehicle. The collision took place around 6:00 AM, leading to a hit-and-run situation as the gray pickup truck fled the scene.
By 9:19 AM, the California Highway Patrol reclassified the incident as Highway Violence due to the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run. Emergency services, including units from the San Francisco Police Department and the California Highway Patrol, responded promptly to the scene. A SigAlert was issued at 9:54 AM, indicating that the right lane was blocked due to the collision, which was expected to cause delays for morning commuters.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The gray pickup truck involved in the hit-and-run was not located at the time of the report, while at least one of the other vehicles was confirmed to be drivable. Tow services were requested to remove the vehicles, and Caltrans was called in for cleanup due to fluids spilled on the off-ramp.
The situation escalated quickly, with multiple emergency units responding to manage the scene effectively. By 11:10 AM, all lanes were reopened after the cleanup was completed, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow. The quick response from emergency services helped mitigate the impact of the incident on the morning commute.
Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant on the roads and report any reckless driving behavior to authorities. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the hit-and-run and encourages anyone with information about the gray pickup truck to come forward.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of reckless driving. Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds.