
Interstate 80 traffic rerouted in Placer County due to fatal motorcycle accident
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred within a construction zone on eastbound Interstate 80 in Placer County, resulting in a significant traffic backup, as reported by officials. The incident took place around 3 p.m. on eastbound I-80 near the Crystal Springs Road overpass. Limited information is available currently as authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The California Highway Patrol mentioned that the accident occurred in a construction area and involved one of Caltrans' vehicles. Due to the closure of the eastbound lanes, traffic is being rerouted off the highway, and the duration of the closure remains uncertain.
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