A traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 80 East near the San Pablo Avenue on-ramp in Richmond, CA, involving a white vehicle that struck a guardrail. The incident took place around 6:20 AM, resulting in unknown injuries. There is a possibility that a second vehicle was involved, but details regarding its status remain unclear.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where the white vehicle was found lodged against the guardrail. The collision blocked the on-ramp, causing significant traffic disruptions. By 6:45 AM, all lanes were stopped just west of Macdonald Avenue as responders worked to manage the situation.
As the response continued, the California Highway Patrol requested assistance from the fire department to cut the guardrail for safe vehicle removal. By 6:59 AM, the fire department arrived to assist with the extraction.
Traffic was heavily impacted during the incident, with the southbound lanes and the on-ramp closed for a period. However, by 6:50 AM, the lanes began to reopen as the situation was brought under control.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and to expect potential delays as cleanup efforts continue. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the prompt response of emergency services in managing traffic collisions.