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Driver escapes with minor injuries after crashing under big rig

A convertible crashed into a big rig on Interstate 80 in Fairfield, CA Tuesday morning.
July 16, 2024

    FAIRFIELD, California (KOVR) -- A driver escaped with just minor injuries after a major crash on Interstate 80 in Fairfield Tuesday morning.

The crash happened a little before 6 a.m. on the westbound side of I-80, near the Suisun Valley Road offramp.

As seen in images shared by the Fairfield Fire Department, a small red convertible crashed into the back of a big rig – trapping the car and leaving it with significant damage.

Despite the dramatic scene, firefighters say the driver escaped with just minor injuries.

Driver escapes with minor injuries after crashing under big rig
Driver escapes with minor injuries after crashing under big rig

Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear.

Traffic is backing up on westbound I-80 through most of Fairfield leading up to the crash scene. Drivers should expect delays through the morning.

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