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Major Injury Collision Temporarily Closes Eastbound I-80

Feb 03, 2016 12:00AM ● By Source: CHP

On Feb. 2nd, 2016 at approximately 4:34 a.m., 36-year-old Jason Campbell, of Olivehurst, was driving a 2000 Toyota Avalon eastbound on I-80, west of West El Camino Ave., in the number two lane. Bryan Delalcazar (27), of Sacramento, was standing outside of a 2005 Ford F-250, with an attached flatbed utility trailer, in the number one lane of eastbound I-80, west of West El Camino Ave. Mr. Delalcazar was working as a subcontractor for Caltrans and his vehicle was stopped in the number one lane as it was closed for construction purposes. For an unknown reason, Mr. Campbell allowed his vehicle to drift to the left, cross the cone pattern and enter the closed number one lane. The front of the Toyota struck the rear of the flatbed trailer. The trailer was pushed forward and struck the rear of the Ford and Mr. Delalcazar.

As a result of the collision, Mr. Campbell had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Sacramento City Fire Department. He was transported to UC Davis Medical Center with major injuries. Mr. Delalcazar was transported to UC Davis Medical Center with minor injuries. Mr. Campbell was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and his vehicle’s airbags were deployed. Mr. Campbell was evaluated and was determined not to be driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the collision. All lanes of eastbound I-80, west of W. El Camino Ave., were closed for approximately 5.5 hours while the collision was investigated. Traffic was diverted off of the freeway at West El Camino Ave.

Any additional information about this news release should be directed to Officer Berry who will be available at the CHP North Sacramento Area business phone number: (916) 348-2317, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For urgent matters or to contact after hours you can reach her on her cell phone at (916) 936-2120. Follow CHP on Twitter @chpnsac or like us on Facebook.com/chpnorthsac.