Lane Blocked On SB I-5 South Of Elk Grove After Big Rig Crash
SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – A deadly crash has one lane blocked on southbound Interstate 5 south of Elk Grove on Thursday.
The crash happened a little after 10:30 a.m. near Twin Cities Road.
A big rig went off the side of the freeway and crashed into a tree. Exactly what caused the big rig to crash is unclear.
Solo fatal traffic collision involving a big rig on southbound I-5 south of Twin Cities Road. The #2 lane is closed for emergency vehicles and traffic is backed up to almost Hood-Franklin Road. Please consider alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/aK3rYJyFOd
— CHP-South Sacramento (@CHPSouthSac) March 28, 2019
California Highway Patrol confirms at least one person has died in the crash.
The number 2 lane of southbound I-5 is closed. Traffic is backing up to Hood-Franklin Road, Caltrans says.
Authorities are asking drivers to consider taking alternate routes.