2 Killed, 1 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 80 Freeway at San Pablo Avenue [RICHMOND, CA]

One Car Catches Fire in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on 80 Freeway in Richmond

 
RICHMOND, CA (September 29, 2019) – Two people were killed and another one was injured following a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Richmond.
 
The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on westbound 80 Freeway at San Pablo Avenue.
 
Authorities said at least four vehicles were involved. A Honda CRV caught fire as a result of the crash. One occupant in the Honda and another one in the Nissan Altima were killed. Their identities were not immediately available.
 
Paramedics transported a third patient to Highland Hospital in Oakland with serious injuries, according to the CHP.
 
The crash forced a nearly four-hour closure of all lanes of westbound 80 Freeway from the San Pablo Avenue off-ramp. All lanes were reopened around 8:00 a.m.
 
CHP officials are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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During this moment of grief, we would like to extend our sincere sympathies and thoughts of courage and comfort to the families and friends of the victims.

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