4-Car Crash on Interstate 80 Under Investigation [Citrus Heights, CA]

Citrus Heights, CA (August 21, 2026) — On Wednesday morning, at least one person was hurt after a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Citrus Heights.

The collision happened around 8:56 a.m. near Greenback Lane and the Antelope truck scales, according to California Highway Patrol records. The crash initially blocked two lanes before emergency crews reported all westbound lanes closed.

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews had to extricate at least one person from a vehicle around 9:15 a.m. Heavy congestion stretched along westbound I-80 as crews responded and investigated the scene.

Authorities had not immediately determined what caused the crash or when all lanes would reopen.

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If you are driving through a crash area, slow down, stay alert, and give emergency responders plenty of room to work. Never drive distracted or follow too closely in heavy traffic.

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