Crime & Safety
Driver Arrested In Fatal I-80 Crash: CHP
The deadly, wrong-way collision happened early Saturday morning near the Vacaville Premium Outlets, according to the CHP.
VACAVILLE, CA — A wrong-way driver on Interstate Highway 80 was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after a fatal collision early Saturday in Vacaville, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:28 a.m. on eastbound I-80, near the Vacaville Premium Outlets and the junction of Interstate Highway 505, California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Camarena said.
The man driving the wrong way and the driver of the other car were both taken to a hospital. But the person in the other car, whose name was not released, died from injuries suffered in the crash, Camarena said.
There were no passengers in either car, and no other injuries were reported.
Find out what's happening in Suisun Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Authorities said alcohol played a factor in the crash, and arrested the wrong-way driver of suspicion of driving under the influence.
His name was not released.
Find out what's happening in Suisun Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call the CHP at 510-318-1162.
By Bay City News Service
Photo via Shutterstock