Overview
- CHP closed northbound and southbound lanes and urged drivers to avoid the area, with detours in place.
- Officers reported multiple injuries, with counts unconfirmed as crews reach vehicles across a long crash zone.
- Several big rigs jackknifed or overturned, complicating access for ambulances, fire units, tow trucks and heavy‑rescue teams.
- Drivers in the backup described near‑zero visibility and smoke, with cars damaged or pushed off the roadway.
- Authorities expect a prolonged clearance, and they are evaluating low visibility as a factor following recent Central Valley pileups linked to winter fog.