[01-18-2026] Solano County, CA – Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Westbound I-80 in Fairfield

Three people were killed after a wrong-way crash on the westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield early Sunday morning, January 18, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s Solano County division, the collision occurred just before 2:30 a.m. east of the Cordelia Weigh Station. 

CHP said the crash involved a white Dodge Charger occupied by two men and a black Land Rover driven by a woman. All three occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said witness reports described a light-colored sedan traveling in the opposite direction of traffic prior to the crash, though it has not been confirmed which vehicle was traveling the wrong way.

CHP stated it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the collision.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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