A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Crystal Springs off-ramp in Alta, CA. The incident, which took place around 5:11 PM, involved a black bus and a BMW sedan. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the collision.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing both vehicles effectively. The BMW sedan required towing, while the black bus remained on the roadway. Initial reports indicated that the bus was traveling at a high rate of speed and had passed the BMW on the right before the collision occurred.
By 5:13 PM, the roadway was cleared, allowing traffic to resume normal flow. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the BMW, which was later located at the bottom of the westbound ramp. The incident did not cause significant traffic delays, and the situation was handled efficiently by emergency responders.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution while driving, especially in busy areas like Interstate 80. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to adhere to speed limits and maintain safe driving practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.