Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Interstate 5, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol said one person was also injured in the deadly crash on Sunday morning.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
One person is dead after driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 early Sunday morning.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash took place around 3:10 a.m. just north of Hood Franklin Road in South Sacramento.
The wrong-way driver was pronounced deceased on scene. Another person was injured in the crash and taken to an area hospital, and CHP said it was not aware of the severity of their injuries.
Caltrans announced the closure of southbound lanes in that area at 4:15 a.m. and lanes were open again before 5 a.m.
This is a developing story.
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