By Crash News Writer 
Colfax, CA (June 22, 2025) – A head-on collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle claimed the lives of two individuals Friday night along Interstate 80 eastbound near Colfax.
According to reports, the deadly crash occurred June 21 near Canyon Way. Emergency crews responded to the scene and confirmed that two people died as a result of the collision. The identities of the deceased have not yet been made public.
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed as authorities conducted a crash investigation and worked to clear debris from the roadway. Traffic was diverted off the highway by the California Highway Patrol. Placer County Sheriff’s deputies also assisted with the response.
CHP has launched a formal investigation into the cause of the crash. The highway was expected to reopen by 8 a.m. on Saturday.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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