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Car crashes into tree in deadly incident that stalls traffic on I-80 near Roseville

Roadway fatality

Motorists faced delays on westbound Interstate 80 west of Douglas Boulevard in the Roseville area after a deadly crash just before noon Saturday.

A Mini Cooper hit a tree on the right-hand shoulder, then burst into flames, with the California Highway Patrol arriving to the scene at 11:26 a.m.

There has been no identification of who was in the vehicle or the cause of the crash.

Motorists were advised to use caution, with no detour options provided.

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