Vacaville, CA – In the early morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a crash involving a big rig resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man, according to CHP Fatal, with additional reporting from ABC10.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident occurred around 4:19 AM on the eastbound side of Interstate 80, just past the Leisure Town Road on-ramp in Vacaville.
Authorities said the victim was inside a Mazda CX-30 that was stopped and blocking the number one lane for unknown reasons, with its left turn signal still flashing. Moments later, a big rig collided with the stationary vehicle.
The impact prompted a full closure of all eastbound lanes, triggering a Sig Alert that lasted through the morning commute. By approximately 7:06 AM, all lanes had reopened.
The deceased was identified as a 58-year-old man from Stockton. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the big rig, a 59-year-old man from Pacifica, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the CHP.
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