A chaotic series of crashes on westbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley turned deadly Friday afternoon, as California Highway Patrol officers confirmed at least five vehicles were involved and at least one person died. The fatal two-car crash occurred east of Ashby Avenue, while a separate crash was reported just west of University Avenue. The crashes disrupted the Friday commute, shutting down lanes and causing delays.
The crash was initially reported as a pickup truck rear-ending an 18-wheeler west of University Avenue, according to ABC7 Bay Area, which reported that three westbound lanes were blocked. CHP later clarified that the fatal two-car crash occurred east of Ashby Avenue and that a separate crash was just west of University Avenue, KTVU FOX 2 reported.
The later clarification distinguished the fatal crash from the separate incident near University Avenue. Traffic moved slowly as crews worked to clear the scene, compounding delays during the East Bay commute.
Who’s In Charge Of The Investigation
CHP officers responded to Friday’s crash and processed the scene as part of the investigation…