Crime & Safety
Fiery Crash On Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Kills 1; 3 WB Lanes Closed
Three westbound lanes remained closed Tuesday afternoon after a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a toll booth.
SAN RAFAEL, CA — A fiery crash on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge left one dead and blocked westbound traffic into the early morning hours Tuesday. According to Caltrans, the resulting damage will leave at least two lanes closed until crews can ensure safety.
A semi-truck crashed into the toll plaza just before 10 p.m. Monday, engulfing both the truck and a toll booth in flames. According to Bay City News, at least one person died in the crash.
#HAPPENINGNOW: All WB lanes on I-580 at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge are closed due to a major crash involving a big-rig. Motorists should anticipate delays and consider taking an alternate route. #TrafficAlert #I580Closure pic.twitter.com/T2ufMucL2X
— Caltrans District 4 (@CaltransD4) October 10, 2023
The large emergency response fully blocked westbound lanes for several hours, with a handful able to reopen in time for the morning commute. In an update shared late Tuesday morning, Caltrans said the two far-right lanes would remain closed while crews assessed the damage, advising drivers to expect continued delays. A third westbound lane closed shortly before noon. All eastbound lanes remain open.
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An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Drivers can find real-time traffic updates on the Caltrans QuickMap.
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