A traffic collision involving a white vehicle occurred today on the eastbound Interstate 80 at the San Pablo Avenue on-ramp in Richmond, CA. The incident took place around 6:20 AM when the vehicle collided with a guardrail, resulting in unknown injuries and blocking the ramp.
Emergency services responded promptly, and by 6:26 AM, the on-ramp was confirmed to be closed for safety reasons. Reports indicated that another vehicle was involved, having gone off the roadway, which required additional attention from responders.
Due to the condition of the vehicle involved in the collision, it was likely towed from the scene. Fire services were requested to cut the guardrail to safely extract the vehicle, underscoring the seriousness of the incident. By 7:00 AM, fire crews were on-site to assist.
Traffic was significantly impacted, with all lanes temporarily stopped just west of Macdonald Avenue. However, by 6:50 AM, some lanes began to reopen, allowing for a gradual return to normal traffic flow. The southbound lane and the on-ramp remained closed until the situation was fully resolved.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and seek alternative routes as cleanup efforts continue.