Colfax, CA (June 21, 2025) – A wrong-way sedan slammed head-on into an eastbound semi-truck just before dawn on Interstate 80 near Canyon Way, killing both people in the car and forcing a multi-hour shutdown of all eastbound lanes while California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators documented the scene.
Incident Details: CHP says the sedan entered the freeway against traffic; the truck driver escaped injury. Heavy-duty wreckers removed the wreckage, and lanes reopened shortly before 9 a.m. Officials have not confirmed impairment, distraction, or mechanical failure as possible causes.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Key evidence will include the truck’s electronic control-module data, 911 call logs showing how long the sedan traveled the wrong direction, and ramp-signage photographs to evaluate visibility. Families pursuing a wrongful-death claim should safeguard this data and review insurance-claim adjuster secret tactics that can limit compensation. If poor interchange design or faded pavement arrows contributed to driver confusion, Caltrans could face dangerous-condition liability under Government Code § 835.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of the victims.
Source: KCRA 3