Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Truck Accident Left 41-Year-Old Man Dead

RICHMOND, CA (October 12, 2023) – Monday night, a male truck driver was killed in a big-rig crash on Interstate 580. 

The fatal incident happened shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

According to California Highway Patrol, a Peter Built tractor-trailer combination crashed into a toll booth for unknown reasons. The impact of the collision caused both the booth and the truck to go up in flames. 

Emergency personnel responding at the scene had to remove the engine of the big rig to extricate one occupant. Tragically, the 41-year-old male driver from Tracy sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. 

Authorities are working to determine whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. 

In the end, Richmond officials closed down all the lanes of Interstate 580 as crews cleared the area. The CHP advises motorists to expect delays and take alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.

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