3 Injured, 1 Arrested in Wrong-Way Fiery Accident on 80 Freeway [Richmond, CA]

3 Hospitalized, 1 Detained in Wrong-Way Fiery Crash on 80 Freeway near El Portal Drive

 
RICHMOND, CA (September 3, 2024) — Three people were injured in a wrong-way fiery accident on the 80 Freeway near El Portal Drive Friday night.
 
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the multi-car collision happened around 10:00 p.m. Deputies spotted a stolen Hummer and attempted to make a traffic stop. However, the Hummer driver refused and fled in the wrong direction, goading sheriff’s officials to abandon the pursuit.
 
Thirty seconds later, the stolen Hummer crashed into several other cars, causing the vehicles to rupture in flames. Following the incident, sheriff’s officials booked the driver of the stolen car into the Martinez Detention Facility on felony evading, hit-and-run, drug possession and vehicle theft.
 
Two adults and a juvenile in one of the cars received hospital treatment. As of Saturday afternoon, authorities did not update their conditions.
 
If anyone has seen this crash and could help traffic investigators, call the local authorities.
 
Watch out for reckless drivers. You may run into one in the day or evening time. Notice any suspicious activity, including those driving in the wrong direction or weaving erratically in and out of the interstate lanes. Pay attention and stay alert.

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