Oakland, CA – A deadly crash occurred late Tuesday night, October 15, 2024, on eastbound Interstate 580, claiming the life of at least one person, according to NBC Bay Area.
The accident was reported at around 11 PM near the MacArthur Boulevard off-ramp.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to the scene and discovered that a pickup truck had veered off the highway, crashing through a fence in the area of Porter Street and Maybelle Way. The cause of the vehicle losing control remains unclear.
Emergency personnel worked through the night, and by 1:30 AM on Wednesday, a coroner was called to confirm the fatality. No additional details about the victim or the events leading up to the crash have been released.
Liability in Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. A personal injury attorney plays a critical role in sorting through these details to help victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.
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