Wrong-Way Crash Shuts Down Lanes Near SB I-5, I-80 Junction In Natomas

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Southbound Interstate 5 astatine the Interstate 80 junction successful Natomas is blocked aft a wrong-way clang aboriginal Tuesday morning.

The clang happened astir 1 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol. Officers accidental a operator was going to the incorrect mode connected I-5 erstwhile they crashed head-on into a large rig.

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A fiery country resulted, but the wrong-way operator lone suffered insignificant injuries.

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Officers fishy DUI was a origin successful the crash.

Crews are present cleaning up the roadway, but it’s unclear however agelong lanes volition beryllium closed.

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Traffic is backing up on southbound I-5 betwixt Del Paso Road and the I-80 junction. Drivers are being diverted and should effort to debar the country if astatine each possible.

CBS13 Staff