Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 580 During Fleeing Incident [Alameda County, CA]

Police Investigate Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 580 in Alameda County

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA (September 10, 2026)— Authorities arrested a driver and passenger after a fleeing vehicle traveled the wrong way on Interstate 580, struck another vehicle, and prompted a temporary shutdown of the freeway.

According to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at approximately 11:25 a.m. when a deputy attempted to stop a blue Ford Mustang for an alleged traffic violation.

The driver did not stop. Deputies said they chose not to pursue the Mustang because of concerns for public safety.

Authorities later located the vehicle using automated license plate reader technology.

Investigators said the Mustang was subsequently seen traveling the wrong way on eastbound I-580. During the incident, the Mustang collided with another vehicle but continued fleeing.

California Highway Patrol officers later attempted to conduct a high-risk traffic stop. Authorities said the Mustang driver continued until the vehicle became disabled and came to a stop.

Officials then shut down Interstate 580 in both directions while deputies and officers worked to get the driver and the vehicle’s sole passenger to surrender.

The passenger eventually exited the Mustang and surrendered, authorities said. The driver allegedly continued refusing commands until deputies deployed a chemical irritant. The driver then exited the vehicle and was taken into custody.

Emergency personnel transported both occupants of the Mustang to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening.

The driver of the vehicle struck by the Mustang was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding the attempted traffic stop, wrong-way driving, collision, and arrests.

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