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Fatal collision on Oakland freeway leaves Honda driver dead; Toyota driver arrested
A Honda driver was killed and a Toyota driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a two-car crash Sunday on the westbound freeway connecting Highway 24 to I-980. Three westbound lanes were blocked for hours.
One person was killed and another arrested after a crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Honda sedan on a westbound Oakland freeway Sunday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
The collision happened where westbound Highway 24 transitions to I-980, east of the 27th Street off-ramp, according to CHP. The Honda’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Toyota’s driver sustained minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Three westbound lanes of I-980 were blocked for several hours as authorities responded. CHP did not release the drivers’ identities or further details about what led to the crash.