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BERKELEY, Alameda County, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 — A wrong-way driver reportedly triggered a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I-80 near the University Avenue offramp on Saturday night, November 7, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was hurt, and one vehicle rolled onto its side, blocking lanes for more than an hour.
The CHP log shows a gray SUV traveling the wrong way in a middle lane near Gilman Street before the crash. A white Volkswagen then collided with another vehicle, spun across the freeway and rolled over, landing on its side and blocking a lane. Additional vehicles were reportedly involved, and at least one person was described as having crawled out of a car after the wreck.
Dispatchers requested an ambulance for an injury and later called for a tow truck to remove a heavily damaged pickup truck from the scene. The CHP issued a SigAlert around 10:19 p.m. after lanes 3 through 5 were blocked, and crews reopened all lanes by about 11:10 p.m. The agency's log also references a reckless driving violation tied to the Volkswagen before the collision, though it has not said who was at fault.
It remains unclear how many people were hurt or the extent of their injuries. The CHP has not released names, and the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time of day are wrong-way crashes most common?
They tend to happen more frequently at night, especially late evening to early morning hours, when visibility is low and wrong-way drivers are harder for oncoming traffic to spot in time.
How can drivers avoid a wrong-way collision?
Staying alert for oncoming headlights in your lane, keeping to the right on multi-lane highways, and slowing down immediately if something looks off can give a driver more time to react.
What should I do if I see a wrong-way driver?
Move to the far right lane or shoulder, slow down, and call 911 to report the location and direction of travel so authorities can respond quickly.
How do highways try to prevent wrong-way entries?
Many interchanges use lowered wrong-way signs, reflective pavement arrows, and sensor-triggered alerts aimed at catching drivers before they enter the wrong direction.
