Oakland, CA – On the evening of Saturday, January 3, 2026, a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 580 westbound near the Lakeshore Avenue off-ramp resulted in at least one fatality, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision was first logged at approximately 8:04 PM and initially involved three vehicles. Subsequent updates indicated that two vehicles had overturned, with at least one vehicle striking a concrete wall.
Dispatch logs describe a black four-door sedan coming to rest in the center divider, while a gray Tesla was reported to be involved with another unknown vehicle. Multiple lanes were blocked as a result of disabled and overturned vehicles, causing significant traffic disruption.
At approximately 8:06 PM, the incident was reclassified from a traffic collision with unknown injuries to a hit-and-run with injuries. CHP later reported that a black Nissan, possibly an Altima, was suspected of speeding prior to colliding with two other vehicles.
A female occupant was reported trapped inside one of the vehicles and unable to exit on her own. Emergency responders and towing services were dispatched, and traffic management resources were activated to assist with scene control and monitoring.
By 8:49 PM, all westbound lanes of Interstate 580 east of Lakeshore Avenue were closed under a SIGALERT as emergency crews worked the scene. CHP requested the coroner shortly before 9:00 PM, and access for coroner personnel was coordinated via the 14th Avenue on-ramp.
The identity of the deceased had not been released as of the latest CHP log entries. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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