Traffic Collision on I-80 Causes Major Delays

Traffic Collision on Interstate 80 East Near Floriston Causes Lane Closure and Towing of Vehicle

📍 Floriston, CA

📅 Published: December 20, 2024 at 06:20 AM

🔄 Updated: December 20, 2024 at 08:32 AM

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Floriston, December 20, 2024 -

A traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 80 East near the Floriston Way off-ramp in Floriston, CA, involving a black Nissan SUV. The incident was reported at approximately 6:01 AM when the SUV struck debris on the roadway, which may have originated from a semi-truck that hit an object, damaging the guard rail.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. The black Nissan SUV was confirmed to be non-drivable and required towing. The debris was located in the slow lane, creating potential hazards for other motorists. The California Department of Transportation was notified to assist with the cleanup and address any oil spills resulting from the incident.

As a result of the collision, the second lane on Interstate 80 East was closed, leading to traffic delays in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes while the situation is being resolved.

The status of any injuries resulting from the collision remains unknown at this time. Authorities are working diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

Drivers are reminded to stay alert for debris on the road and to report any hazardous conditions to local authorities.

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