Deadly crash on I-5 in Natomas; traffic backing up to downtown
SACRAMENTO – An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on Interstate 5 in Natomas early Friday morning.
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on the northbound side of the freeway, near the westbound Interstate 80 connector ramp.
It appears a vehicle struck the guard rail.
Authorities at the scene confirm that one person has died.
Lanes along northbound I-5 in the immediate area were blocked but are back open. Traffic is still backing up through Downtown Sacramento and drivers should try and find alternate routes.
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