4 People Injured in Vacaville Accident on Interstate 80
Vacaville, California (August 30, 2022) – Authorities are investigating a Monday morning big rig accident that injured four people in Vacaville.
The minor injury accident occurred at about 5:00 a.m., on August 29, on Interstate 80.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer was traveling on the roadway when, for unknown reasons, it lost control, struck another car, and crashed into the center median.
Following the collision, hundreds of thousands of tomatoes caused a major traffic jam on the freeway. One car got stuck in the spill, which led to a chain reaction of crashes involving seven vehicles.
Four people, including the truck driver, sustained minor injuries in the accident. One person was hospitalized with a broken leg.
More details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Back to School Safety Month
August is Back to School safety month. Slow down and look out for students in school zones.
As children head back to school drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists are reminded to be extra careful while driving through school zones.
“Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Riverside Sheriff Department Southwest Station- Deputy Opice said. “Pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic, but it's important to be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school.”
Tips on how to stay safe around schools
- Follow speed limit
- Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to turn
- Parents and drivers should follow school policies and procedures for picking up and dropping off students
- Stop for school buses and watch for students rushing to catch or exit the buses.
- Parents should teach the children walking or riding to and from school how to cross the road safely such as looking both ways before crossing the street, crossing at marked crosswalks, using available sidewalks.
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