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A 62-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Equinox died after a fiery crash on Interstate 80 near 102nd Street in Omaha when a Kenworth semi changing lanes struck the Equinox, sending it into a concrete barrier where it was hit by a second semi; the Equinox caught fire and she died at CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital. The interstate reopened around 3 a.m. as investigators continued to review the sequence of events.
A domestic violence suspect led deputies on a high-speed chase along I-80, ending with a deputy-involved shooting as the suspect barricaded in a van near a weigh station in Citrus Heights; eastbound I-80 was closed at Greenback Lane with no deputies injured, while westbound lanes have reopened.
A powerful blizzard hit California and Nevada, causing up to 3 meters of snowfall in some higher areas and shutting down a stretch of Interstate 80. More winter storms are expected for the region on Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
A powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada mountains has closed a long stretch of Interstate 80 in northern California, forced ski resorts to shut down, and left thousands of homes without power. More than 10ft of snow was expected at higher elevations, creating "life-threatening concern" for residents near Lake Tahoe and blocking travel on the key east-west freeway. Avalanche danger is high, and travel is treacherous in the region. Yosemite National Park is closed through at least noon Sunday.
A powerful winter storm has prompted the closure of Yosemite National Park, nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts, and a major stretch of Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada, leading to power outages for thousands. The storm is expected to bring up to 10 feet of snow to some areas, with blizzard conditions and high winds causing treacherous travel and prompting warnings from the National Weather Service. Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, and residents are advised to prepare for extended periods of being stranded.
Omaha Police have identified James Rose, 63, as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a minivan near Interstate 80. The incident occurred on 13th Street and Bob Gibson Boulevard, and the force of the impact threw Rose into an island near the on-ramp. The crash, which closed the 13th Street exit off I-80 eastbound, is currently under investigation by the OPD Traffic Unit.
Interstate 80 is closed in both directions in central Nebraska between Grand Island and Lexington due to "white out conditions" caused by a major winter storm, prompting the state patrol to advise drivers to wait out the dangerous weather. The Omaha area could see 5 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow, with higher snow totals possible north and west of the metro, while western Iowa could see 4 to 8 inches of snow. A winter storm warning remains in effect for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 12 p.m. Tuesday, with the north wind expected to ramp up by Tuesday morning, leading to blowing and drifting snow and continued hazardous driving conditions.
Omaha Police are investigating a crash on Interstate 80 near 66th Street that occurred early Saturday morning, sending three people to the hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Two people have died in a crash on Interstate 80 near North Platte, Nebraska. The eastbound lanes of I-80 were closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles, causing a standstill for several hours. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and authorities are working to investigate and clear the scene.
Travel restrictions remain in place throughout Wyoming as a holiday snowstorm continues, causing slick spots, drifted snow, and strong winds on many roads. Black ice and extreme blowover risks are reported on Interstates 25 and 80. Multiple crashes were reported on Interstate 80, but no serious injuries were reported. More snow is expected, particularly in central and southeastern Wyoming.
The man shot and killed by a Seward County Sheriff's Deputy on Interstate 80 has been identified as 43-year-old Jorge Luis Santana-Ramirez. The incident occurred after a high-speed chase, during which Santana-Ramirez refused to exit his vehicle and was seen holding a weapon. A deputy shot and killed him, and a weapon was recovered from the scene. The investigation is ongoing and will be delivered to the Lancaster County Attorney.
A high-speed chase on Interstate 80 in Seward County, Nebraska, ended with a deputy shooting and killing a suspect near the Pleasant Dale exit. The driver had refused to exit the vehicle and was seen holding a weapon. The passenger had already exited the vehicle. The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team will handle the investigation, and a Grand Jury will be held in Lancaster County at a later date. No deputies were injured in the incident.
All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in San Pablo were temporarily closed due to a possible shooting, but have since reopened. The incident resulted in a victim being hit by shattered glass, but not gunfire. A Sig Alert was issued and updates are available on KRON4.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles on Interstate 80 near Second Avenue in Des Moines. The man ran into eastbound traffic and was hit by the first vehicle, then thrown into the westbound lanes where he was hit by two more vehicles. The accident is under investigation.
A crash on westbound Interstate 80 in Omaha caused major backups and delays between 60th and 72nd streets, with traffic on the northbound JFK also being impacted. The crash has since been cleared.