A traffic collision involving a large Penske box truck occurred this morning on the westbound lanes of Interstate 80, near the State Route 49 off-ramp in Auburn, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 5:59 AM, when the truck was found overturned on its side. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to assist the driver and manage the situation.
Initial reports indicated that the incident involved unknown injuries. A heavy-duty tow truck was dispatched to recover the overturned vehicle, and the off-ramp was temporarily closed to facilitate the recovery efforts.
By 6:58 AM, the northbound off-ramp from State Route 49 was hard-closed to ensure safety during the vehicle recovery process. Traffic was impacted as crews worked diligently to clear the scene. The roadway was successfully cleared by 8:31 AM, allowing the ramp to reopen shortly thereafter.
While the total number of vehicles involved remains unclear, the focus was primarily on the recovery of the large box truck. Authorities are reminding drivers to exercise caution in the area as traffic patterns return to normal.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the swift response of emergency services in managing traffic collisions effectively.