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After the collision, Bayliss got out of her car and was standing outside it, when a gray Honda Civic crashed into the back of the blue Honda, striking and injuring her.
Emergency workers took her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The drivers of the Mercedes and the blue Honda Civic were both arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Honda’s driver was first taken to a hospital after complaining of pain after the crash.
At least four lanes of eastbound Interstate 80 were closed for investigation until around 4 a.m., Andrews said.
George Kelly can be reached at gkelly@sfstandard.com