Tesla Flipped, Caught Fire After Crash on I-280
Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd
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Summary
- A Tesla Model Y overturned and caught fire on northbound I-280 near Serramonte Boulevard in Daly City, prompting a response from firefighters and HazMat crews. The incident led to the closure of all northbound lanes and traffic diversions due to heavy smoke. The fire was visible over the median, and a Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the area. Crews worked to clear the scene, and the Hickey on-ramp reopened by 8:45 a.m.
Timeline
A later report said the tow truck had been on scene for about 15 minutes and Caltrans was there with a sweeper, per CHP.
By about 8:45 a.m., the Hickey on-ramp was back open.
A Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the closure, and CHP coordinated with Waymo and Atlas Tow to move it.
Crews backed vehicles off the freeway through the Hickey on-ramp area to clear the roadway.
Later reports said lanes 3 and 4 reopened while lanes 1 and 2 stayed closed.
Southbound traffic was also diverted off at Serramonte for a time.
Reports said fire was visible over the median, and all northbound lanes were later put under a hard closure at Hickey.
By about 6:32 a.m., all lanes were closed.
Traffic was diverted in the area due to heavy smoke conditions.
Additionally, HazMat crews responded to the scene to safely extinguish and dispose of the Tesla's battery.
According to an update from California Highway Patrol, a blue 2020 Tesla Model Y overturned on northbound I-280 just south of the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp and caught fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Hickey Blvd.
Citizen user video shows a vehicle flipped onto its roof and on fire. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Incident reported at N/B 280 & No Hickey Blvd.
A later report said the tow truck had been on scene for about 15 minutes and Caltrans was there with a sweeper, per CHP.
By about 8:45 a.m., the Hickey on-ramp was back open.
A Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the closure, and CHP coordinated with Waymo and Atlas Tow to move it.
Crews backed vehicles off the freeway through the Hickey on-ramp area to clear the roadway.
Later reports said lanes 3 and 4 reopened while lanes 1 and 2 stayed closed.
Southbound traffic was also diverted off at Serramonte for a time.
Reports said fire was visible over the median, and all northbound lanes were later put under a hard closure at Hickey.
By about 6:32 a.m., all lanes were closed.
Traffic was diverted in the area due to heavy smoke conditions.
Additionally, HazMat crews responded to the scene to safely extinguish and dispose of the Tesla's battery.
According to an update from California Highway Patrol, a blue 2020 Tesla Model Y overturned on northbound I-280 just south of the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp and caught fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Hickey Blvd.
Citizen user video shows a vehicle flipped onto its roof and on fire. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Incident reported at N/B 280 & No Hickey Blvd.
A later report said the tow truck had been on scene for about 15 minutes and Caltrans was there with a sweeper, per CHP.
By about 8:45 a.m., the Hickey on-ramp was back open.
A Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the closure, and CHP coordinated with Waymo and Atlas Tow to move it.
Crews backed vehicles off the freeway through the Hickey on-ramp area to clear the roadway.
Later reports said lanes 3 and 4 reopened while lanes 1 and 2 stayed closed.
Southbound traffic was also diverted off at Serramonte for a time.
Reports said fire was visible over the median, and all northbound lanes were later put under a hard closure at Hickey.
By about 6:32 a.m., all lanes were closed.
Traffic was diverted in the area due to heavy smoke conditions.
Additionally, HazMat crews responded to the scene to safely extinguish and dispose of the Tesla's battery.
According to an update from California Highway Patrol, a blue 2020 Tesla Model Y overturned on northbound I-280 just south of the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp and caught fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Hickey Blvd.
Citizen user video shows a vehicle flipped onto its roof and on fire. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Incident reported at N/B 280 & No Hickey Blvd.
A later report said the tow truck had been on scene for about 15 minutes and Caltrans was there with a sweeper, per CHP.
By about 8:45 a.m., the Hickey on-ramp was back open.
A Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the closure, and CHP coordinated with Waymo and Atlas Tow to move it.
Crews backed vehicles off the freeway through the Hickey on-ramp area to clear the roadway.
Later reports said lanes 3 and 4 reopened while lanes 1 and 2 stayed closed.
Southbound traffic was also diverted off at Serramonte for a time.
Reports said fire was visible over the median, and all northbound lanes were later put under a hard closure at Hickey.
By about 6:32 a.m., all lanes were closed.
Traffic was diverted in the area due to heavy smoke conditions.
Additionally, HazMat crews responded to the scene to safely extinguish and dispose of the Tesla's battery.
According to an update from California Highway Patrol, a blue 2020 Tesla Model Y overturned on northbound I-280 just south of the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp and caught fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Hickey Blvd.
Citizen user video shows a vehicle flipped onto its roof and on fire. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Incident reported at N/B 280 & No Hickey Blvd.
A later report said the tow truck had been on scene for about 15 minutes and Caltrans was there with a sweeper, per CHP.
By about 8:45 a.m., the Hickey on-ramp was back open.
A Waymo vehicle was also disabled in the closure, and CHP coordinated with Waymo and Atlas Tow to move it.
Crews backed vehicles off the freeway through the Hickey on-ramp area to clear the roadway.
Later reports said lanes 3 and 4 reopened while lanes 1 and 2 stayed closed.
Southbound traffic was also diverted off at Serramonte for a time.
Reports said fire was visible over the median, and all northbound lanes were later put under a hard closure at Hickey.
By about 6:32 a.m., all lanes were closed.
Traffic was diverted in the area due to heavy smoke conditions.
Additionally, HazMat crews responded to the scene to safely extinguish and dispose of the Tesla's battery.
According to an update from California Highway Patrol, a blue 2020 Tesla Model Y overturned on northbound I-280 just south of the Serramonte Boulevard on-ramp and caught fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Serramonte Blvd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 280 N & Hickey Blvd.
Citizen user video shows a vehicle flipped onto its roof and on fire. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Incident reported at N/B 280 & No Hickey Blvd.
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Pretty good video. Note the Fire Apparatus is significantly back from the burning car and no personnel close either. Showing appropriate caution as car is a Tesla
It's extremely hard to flip a Tesla the driver must have been going crazy fast
Tesla drivers are the worst on the road.
Toxic fumes come from burning lithium batteries
Pretty good video. Note the Fire Apparatus is significantly back from the burning car and no personnel close either. Showing appropriate caution as car is a Tesla
It's extremely hard to flip a Tesla the driver must have been going crazy fast
Tesla drivers are the worst on the road.
Toxic fumes come from burning lithium batteries
Pretty good video. Note the Fire Apparatus is significantly back from the burning car and no personnel close either. Showing appropriate caution as car is a Tesla
It's extremely hard to flip a Tesla the driver must have been going crazy fast
Tesla drivers are the worst on the road.
Toxic fumes come from burning lithium batteries
Pretty good video. Note the Fire Apparatus is significantly back from the burning car and no personnel close either. Showing appropriate caution as car is a Tesla
It's extremely hard to flip a Tesla the driver must have been going crazy fast
Tesla drivers are the worst on the road.
Toxic fumes come from burning lithium batteries
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Pretty good video. Note the Fire Apparatus is significantly back from the burning car and no personnel close either. Showing appropriate caution as car is a Tesla
It's extremely hard to flip a Tesla the driver must have been going crazy fast
Tesla drivers are the worst on the road.
Toxic fumes come from burning lithium batteries