Truck driver who crashed into Berkeley I-80 overpass wanted

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Truck crashes into Gilman Street overcrossing in Berkely

A truck crashed into an overcrossing on Gilman Street because it was too tall. The street going under the freeway has reopened.

The CHP is looking for the truck driver who crashed into the Interstate 80 overpass near Gilman Street in Berkeley and ran away Wednesday morning, authorities said. 

A big rig driver was transporting a yellow John Deere excavator on a flatbed truck, according to Berkeleyside. The excavator was apparently too tall for the overpass. 

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After striking the overpass, the driver then proceeded to back up and drove towards I-80 eastbound, officer David Arias from the CHP's Oakland office, told Berkeleyside. 

Caltrans closed the right lane of I-80 eastbound for inspection. It will remain closed until they can finish any repairs. 

Gilman street under freeway was closed for a few hours, but it is now back open.