Car Crash on Interstate 80 Left One Fatality

OAKLAND, CA (March 17, 2022) – A traffic accident on Interstate 80 claimed the life of a passenger Saturday morning, authorities said.

According to police, the crash occurred around 11:53 a.m. on the westbound lanes of Interstate 80.

Furthermore, reports revealed that a vehicle crashed into a parked BMW.

Moreover, the police stated that the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite the life-saving efforts of the responding medical team.

Meanwhile, at this time, the identity of the deceased passenger and the other parties involved in the crash remains unidentified.

Oakland Officials are working to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.


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