AUBURN, CA (November 22, 2024) – Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Thursday night on Interstate 80 near Russell Road in the Auburn area. According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was attempting to cross the freeway from westbound to eastbound lanes when they were struck.
The driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said. Eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed for several hours, with traffic being diverted to the Russell Road exit. Drivers were able to re-enter the freeway at Foresthill Road.
No further details about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the Auburn pedestrian accident have been released. CHP continues to investigate.
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