I-80 westbound reopens in Placer Co. after semi carrying pigs overturned

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Placer County late, California
Interstate 80 near Magra
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Placer County Late California in Placer County late, California: A semi-truck carrying 150 to 170 pigs overturned near Magra on westbound Interstate 80 in Placer County late Monday, shutting down the lanes overnight. Westbound I-80 reopened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Some of the pigs survived and were transported from the scene; it is unknown how many died. The driver was transported to the hospital, but no major injuries were reported. The cause of the crash is unknown, according to California Highway Patrol.

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I-80 westbound reopens in Placer Co. after semi carrying pigs overturned

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