On Monday, a female driver sustained serious injuries in a freak incident on I-80 in Pinole where a tire flew off of an SUV and hit multiple vehicles moving on both sides of the freeway, as per authorities.
The accident took place sometime after noon on Monday when an SUV heading westbound on I-80 near Appian Way in Pinole, for unknown reasons, lost a tire. The tire flew over the center divider and hit a vehicle on the eastbound side, resulting in a crash.
The tire was pushed back and forth by collisions, striking and damaging three more vehicles going on I-80, leading to accidents in both directions. The third vehicle struck by the tire had major damages to the front windshield and roof.
That vehicle’s female driver received serious injuries and was rushed to Highland Hospital in Oakland. Her condition is unknown at this time, as per authorities.
A total of four vehicles were hit on both sides of the freeway, causing major traffic delays on both sides. The crews worked to clear the crash scene by about 2:30 p.m., according to CHP. No other injuries were reported.
An investigation is underway.
June 1, 2021
Source: CBS San Francisco
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