Big rig driver involved in on accident I-80 in Berkeley has died from his injuries

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- CHP officials said a big rig driver that struck an overpass Friday on I-80 in Berkeley has died from his injuries at a local hospital.

With the trailer jammed under the University overpass, and the tractor stopped at least 50 yards away, traffic on westbound I-80 was backed up all the way from Berkeley to Martinez on this Black Friday.

Apparently, the driver was not wearing a seat belt, and CHP officials hope this collision serves as a reminder about the importance of wearing one.

It took about three hours to clear the accident and open all the westbound lanes.

The driver's name has not been released at this time, but officials said the man was in his 30s.

The truck belonged to a San Francisco trucking company. Damage to the overpass was minor, so CALTRANS allowed traffic to continue on University and underneath.

Tap on the video player above to watch Eric Thomas' full report.