[05-26-2026] Placer County, CA – One Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Big Rig and Pickup Truck on I- 80

One person was killed following a hit-and-run crash involving a big rig and a pickup truck on Interstate 80 in Placer County late Tuesday night, May 26, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 11:10 p.m. near the Placer Hills Road overcrossing.

Authorities reported that a big rig hauling a water tank-trailer lost control while traveling westbound and collided with the concrete center divider.

The trailer detached from the rig and entered the eastbound lanes, where it was struck by a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck, a man from Colfax, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.

CHP stated that the big rig driver fled the scene. The owner and operator of the rig are cooperating with investigators.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the driver to contact CHP at (530-401-9910)

The investigation remains ongoing.

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