San Francisco, California – In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic incident shook the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, leaving one woman dead and two individuals under arrest for driving under the influence, as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
On the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80, just west of Treasure Island, around 3:16 a.m., a blue Honda sedan rear-ended a Mercedes SUV that had, for unknown reasons, stopped in the number 2 lane, according to the CHP.
The driver of the blue Honda, a 25-year-old woman possibly from the Concord area, exited her vehicle and stood in lane number two. It was at that moment when another gray Honda collided with the rear of her car, causing it to crash into the Mercedes. Unfortunately, the collision also impacted the woman who had exited her blue Honda.
The injured woman was immediately transported to the hospital, where, sadly, she couldn’t survive her injuries and lost her life, as confirmed by the CHP.
The driver of the gray Honda, who complained of pain after the impact, was also taken to the hospital. However, her tragic night did not end there, as she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Surprisingly, the driver of the Mercedes, though uninjured, also faced legal consequences and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the CHP.
The magnitude of the incident led to the closure of lanes 1-4 while the investigation took place. Fortunately, by 4:12 a.m., the road was cleared, allowing the resumption of traffic flow.
This tragic DUI accident on the Bay Bridge serves as a reminder of the importance of caution while driving and the dangers associated with driving under the influence. The community mourns the loss of life and hopes that this incident prompts reflection on the responsibility of taking the wheel.
