CHP: 1 dead after distracted driver causes crash on I-80

AUBURN, Calif. — A man died in multi-car crash on Interstate 80 near Penryn Road Friday evening, according to California Highway Patrol Auburn unit...

January 29, 2023
7:44 AM

AUBURN, Calif. — A man died in multi-car crash on Interstate 80 near Penryn Road Friday evening, according to California Highway Patrol Auburn unit.  Officers were called about a three vehicle car crash with injuries just after 4 p.m. Once officers arrived, they found the driver of a Toyota Highlander unresponsive in his drivers seat. Medical aid was given but he was later pronounced dead on the scene. Donald Harmon, the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup truck, was driving "at a rate of speed unsafe for slowing traffic ahead" and was allegedly using his phone when he rear-ended the Toyota Highlander, according to officials.

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