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Oakland, CA (September 11, 2026) – Three vehicles were involved in a collision late morning on Thursday, September 10, on the connector from westbound I-580 to northbound Highway 13, near Carson Street in Oakland. It happened around 11:35 a.m.
A blue Chevrolet, a silver minivan, and a gray Ford Ranger were involved, according to initial reports. The Ranger overturned onto its roof, and gasoline spilled onto the roadway.
One person was reported to be heavily bleeding from the head. Fire crews responded to treat those injured. All lanes were blocked initially, though they reopened gradually as tow trucks removed the vehicles. The cause of the wreck was not immediately known.
We hope for a full recovery for everyone involved.
Why Do Freeway Connector Ramps See More Rollovers?
Freeway connector ramps that link one highway to another, like this stretch tying I-580 to Highway 13, require sudden speed changes as drivers adjust from one road’s flow to another. A vehicle merging or slowing unexpectedly on a connector can catch following traffic off guard, especially in an area with limited runway before the next lane change.
Rollovers involving three or more vehicles typically happen when the force from an initial strike sends one vehicle into a spin or an angle steep enough to catch a tire edge and flip. Once a vehicle ends up on its roof, occupants may need extrication assistance even if the vehicle itself sustained only moderate structural damage.
Fuel spills afterward add another layer of urgency to a highway response, since gasoline poses both a slip hazard and a fire risk until it’s properly contained. Crews typically prioritize addressing any spill quickly, using absorbent materials, before fully reopening a roadway to normal traffic.
