Deadly crash on westbound I-80; traffic slow through Rocklin

ROCKLIN – Westbound Interstate 80 through Rocklin is partially closed due to a deadly crash Tuesday morning.

The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near the I-80 and Highway 65 connector.

California Highway Patrol says it appears that a person was trying to cross I-80 when they were struck by several vehicles on the westbound side of the freeway. The person died from their injuries, officers say.

A SigAlert was issued as all lanes were blocked for a time. All lanes were back open by 7 a.m.

No other details about the crash, including any information about the person who died, have been released. 

In:
• Interstate 80
• Rocklin