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Driver hits truck on I-80 in Berkeley; Caltrans worker struck by driver in Richmond

By KTVU staff
Published  April 15, 2021 5:51am PDT
Berkeley
KTVU FOX 2

Caltrans driver hit by contractor

A Caltrans contractor was hit by a driver on westbound 580 in Richmond. The worker has two broken legs and a broken elbow, but he is expected to survive.

BERKELEY, Calif. - A driver hit a truck in a busy construction zone on Interstate 80 in Berkeley near University Avenue early Thursday morning. 

No workers were hurt, however, the driver is being treated for injuries at a nearby hospital. The accident was reported about 2 a.m. 

Several lanes that were shut down after the crash have since re-opened.

This comes about 24 hours after a Caltrans contractor was hit by a driver on westbound Interstate 580 in Richmond.

The worker has two broken legs and a broken elbow, but he is expected to survive.

However, authorities are still searching for the driver.