CHP Officer Killed, Second Officer Injured In Horrific Highway 880 Crash
HAYWARD (CBS SF) -- A California Highway Patrol officer was killed and a second injured late Sunday night when a driver slammed into their SUV as it was parked on the side of Highway 880 near Hayward, authorities said.
Posted — UpdatedThe driver of the car was also taken to the hospital with major injuries.
CHP Officer Hannah Walcott said officers responded shortly before midnight to reports of a collision in the southbound lanes I-880 just north of Highway 92 involving a red Chrysler 300 and a CHP patrol vehicle.
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The Chrysler 300 slammed into the rear of the SUV, leaving the CHP vehicle a crumpled pile of metal. All three victims suffered injuries and were rushed by ambulances to local hospitals.
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The CHP confirmed Monday morning that an officer had died of his injuries. His identity was not being released. Additional details were expected to be released at a 10 a.m. news conference.
Walcott said the second officer suffered minor injuries.
Investigators said it was also not immediately known if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
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As of around 8 a.m., all southbound lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted onto A Street.
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