Big rig dangles off bridge on I-80 near the California-Nevada line
FLORISTON, Calif. —
A solo big rig crash has led to the closure of eastbound Interstate 80 at Hirschdale on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP said the big rig lost control on a bridge near Floriston in Nevada County, around 10:45 a.m., and the cab went over the bridge.
The driver was ejected and hit the embankment below, leading to major injuries, CHP said.
There is no estimated reopening of the roadway.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the Sierra on Friday.