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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Westbound I‑80 in Berkeley

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause after closed lanes produced heavy evening commute delays.

Overview

  • A late‑afternoon collision that drew CHP officers at about 3:26–3:30 p.m. on Friday involved at least five vehicles on westbound I‑80 near the University Avenue exit, authorities said.
  • The CHP confirmed at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene and investigators have not released identities.
  • The crash blocked multiple westbound lanes and snarled the evening commute, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported that all lanes reopened at roughly 7:35 p.m.
  • Reports indicate a semi‑truck and a pickup were among the vehicles in the fatal collision, while the CHP also described a separate, three‑vehicle crash nearby that did not cause injuries.
  • CHP remains on scene conducting a collision investigation into cause and fault, and motorists were urged to use alternate routes while investigators collected evidence.