A collision involving a Toyota 4Runner and an Amazon box truck caused a closure of Highway 50 in El Dorado County on Saturday morning, July 25, 2026.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:35 a.m. at Ice House Road.
Authorities closed Highway 50 in both directions from Meyers to Riverton due to a commercial vehicle hazardous materials incident.
Highway 50 was reopened in both directions by Saturday afternoon, according to the CHP.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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