A traffic collision occurred today on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Cutting Boulevard High Occupancy Vehicle on-ramp in Richmond, CA. The incident involved two vehicles, including a black Mitsubishi that was side-swiped by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene.
Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 8:23 AM. The driver of the Mitsubishi was found still inside the vehicle, which had sustained significant damage and was not drivable. Airbags had deployed, indicating the severity of the impact. The status of any injuries remains unknown.
During the response, attempts to contact Richmond Fire for assistance faced difficulties, with busy signals reported. Richmond Police were notified and requested an ambulance to the scene.
The collision resulted in the right lane of the eastbound Interstate 80 and the on-ramp from Cutting Boulevard being affected, potentially causing traffic delays in the area. A tow truck was called to remove the damaged Mitsubishi from the roadway.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area as the situation develops. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the incident and any traffic impacts.