A fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision today has shut down a key access point to westbound I-580 in Richmond, snarling traffic around the intersection of Redwood Way and Castro Street as investigators work the scene.
According to a City of Richmond Facebook post, Richmond police traffic investigators are at the scene of a fatal traffic collision at Redwood Way and Castro Street. The statement notes that traffic lanes, including the westbound I-580 on-ramp at Castro, are closed while investigators work. Officials have not released additional information about the victim or how the crash occurred.
Traffic impacts and detours
The closure is backing up cars on nearby surface streets and on approaches to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and delays are expected to spill into the morning commute. Drivers heading toward the area are urged to allow extra travel time and to avoid Castro Street, using alternate routes while the scene is cleared. Emergency crews remain on site as traffic investigators continue their work.
Past closures near I-580 and Castro
It is not the first time a serious crash has locked up this stretch of roadway in recent months. A separate collision in mid-January shut down northbound Castro Street while police investigated, according to NBC Bay Area. The intersection and nearby I-580 ramps are known chokepoints where collisions can quickly trigger long delays and SigAlerts.
The latest investigation is ongoing, and city officials say more details will be released when they are available. For official updates and traffic advisories, follow the City of Richmond on Facebook.
