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Fatal Solo Car Fire Shuts Northbound Highway 13 in East Oakland

Investigators are probing whether the Audi left the pavement then ignited upon striking a tree.

California Highway Patrol officials said a solo crash on Highway 13 in East Oakland left one person dead. 
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Overview

  • CHP officers responded around 3:10 a.m. after reports that a 2013 Audi A6 had crashed north of I-580 and was engulfed in flames.
  • The driver was found dead inside the vehicle following the suspected roadway departure.
  • Northbound lanes remained closed until approximately 6:38 a.m. as crews extinguished the fire and secured the scene.
  • Motorists were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes while authorities clear debris and continue their probe.
  • The incident is the latest in a series of deadly Bay Area freeway crashes that have stretched emergency response capacity.