Fatal I-80 Crash
Two People Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Embankment on Interstate 80
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The Golden Gate Communications Center received the crash report at approximately 12:28 p.m., shortly before emergency responders arrived.
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The 65-year-old passenger sustained major injuries and was transported by ambulance, but died before reaching the hospital.
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Authorities said the victims’ identities are also pending positive identification by the Solano County Coroner’s Office, in addition to notification of next of kin.
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The crash involved a single vehicle that struck the embankment on the right shoulder of eastbound I-80; officials said it was not yet known whether DUI was a factor.
Two people died Sunday afternoon after a black 2011 Infiniti FX35 left eastbound Interstate 80 near the Highway 113 interchange in Solano County and struck an embankment. Modesto Bee reported that the 56-year-old driver from Dixon was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 65-year-old passenger from Vacaville died during transport to the hospital. Emergency responders received the crash report at 12:28 p.m.
A witness told authorities the driver appeared to be asleep before the crash, but investigators have not yet determined whether alcohol, drugs, or a medical emergency caused the vehicle to leave the road. The Reporter noted that the victims' identities remain pending notification of relatives and positive identification by the Solano County Coroner's Office.
Single Vehicle Leaves Highway and Crashes Into Embankment
The 2011 Infiniti FX35 was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 when it suddenly veered right and went down an embankment near the Highway 113 interchange. California Highway Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash in Solano County. The impact was severe enough that both occupants sustained life-threatening injuries.
Driver Pronounced Dead at Scene, Passenger Dies in Transit
The 56-year-old driver from Dixon was declared deceased at the crash site. The 65-year-old passenger from Vacaville was conscious after the crash and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive the journey. Emergency services received the initial 911 call at approximately 12:28 p.m. on Sunday.
Cause of Crash Remains Under Investigation
A witness at the scene told authorities that the driver appeared to be sleeping moments before the vehicle left the road. However, The Reporter stated that investigators have not yet ruled out alcohol, drug use, or a sudden medical event as contributing factors. The California Highway Patrol's ongoing investigation will determine what caused the Infiniti to veer off the highway. The victims' names have not been released while authorities notify family members.
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