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Tesla driver allegedly asleep at wheel crashes into CHP vehicle, injuring 2 officers

Two California Highway Patrol officers were seriously injured when a Tesla driver, allegedly asleep at the wheel, crashed into their vehicle on I-80 in Solano County.

Oct 15, 2026, 10:48 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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The California Highway Patrol's Solano area office reported that two officers were seriously injured after a Tesla driver, who was allegedly asleep, crashed into their patrol vehicle.

The incident occurred on October 13 on Interstate-80 eastbound, west of Air Base Parkway, while the officers were investigating a fatal crash.

The CHP said the Tesla driver was allegedly asleep at the time of the collision, leading to the crash with the patrol vehicle.

Authorities have not released additional details about the condition of the officers or the driver following the incident.

Sources
  1. KRON4: Sleeping Tesla driver crashes into CHP Solano vehicle, seriously injuring 2 officers
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