A hit-and-run incident involving two vehicles occurred this morning on Interstate 80 East near the Air Base Parkway on-ramp in Fairfield, CA. The collision took place around 6:37 AM when a white Honda SUV was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled the scene shortly after the impact.
The driver of the victim vehicle, a white Honda Pilot, reported the incident and attempted to safely pull over. Emergency services were notified and arrived on the scene by 6:57 AM. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) quickly assessed the situation and cleared the incident by 7:13 AM. By 7:16 AM, the situation was officially reclassified as a hit-and-run with no injuries reported.
Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained by either driver involved in the collision. The victim vehicle was confirmed to be drivable, allowing the driver to pull over to the right side of the road with hazard lights activated. CHP units worked efficiently to ensure the safety of all motorists in the area and to investigate the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run.
Witnesses reported that the suspect driver was seen throwing a phone out of the vehicle before fleeing the scene. The suspect vehicle was last observed driving in the carpool lane, raising concerns for other drivers on the busy highway.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers involved in accidents. The CHP encourages anyone with information regarding the suspect vehicle or the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Motorists traveling through the area should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The CHP continues to monitor the situation and urges all drivers to adhere to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.