SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 9:04 p.m. update:
A motorcyclist is dead after being hit by a big rig on I-5, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The CHP told ABC10 a motorcyclist driving a Harley Davidson flew off his bike after being re-ended by a Scion. They were then hit by the big rig after they landed on the road.
The identity of the motorcyclist was not released as of publication.
Original story:
A fatal crash on Interstate 5 near Arena Boulevard has left multiple lanes closed, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
CHP said the crash happened along northbound I-5 south of Arena Boulevard. They said lanes one to three were closed, but they have since been re-opened.
It is not clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash, how many were injured or what led up to the collision.
The CHP is asking drivers to find an alternate route and to drive with caution.
