1 dead, 1 injured in crash on I-80 in Crockett

CROCKETT, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol this morning is reporting a fatal crash on Interstate Highway 80 in Crockett.

The crash, which left one person dead and another injured, occurred on the highway near the Pomona Street off-ramp when a sedan crashed into a big-rig, according to the CHP.

The crash was initially reported at 3:55 a.m., and the fatality was reported at 5:28 a.m.

A victim was initially transported to the hospital following the crash and was later pronounced deceased, according to the CHP.

The crash occurred close to where another big-rig crashed and caught fire earlier this morning on Interstate Highway 80 near the Carquinez Bridge.

There were also injuries reported in that incident. That crash occurred around 1 a.m. and closed all lanes for more than two hours.

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