One person was killed in a rollover crash on I680 near the Concord Avenue exit in Pacheco Sunday – the crash blocking all southbound lanes and requiring closure of transition ramps from state Highway 4.
The crash was reported at approximately 10:55 p.m. with a person reported down and unresponsive in the roadway. Two cars were involved with one ending up on its roof.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a black Honda Civic – occupied by a male adult (driver) and a female adult (passenger) – was involved in a solo vehicle crash verses the right concrete barrier on I-680 southbound, just south of SR-4.
As a result of this crash the Honda deflected off the right concrete barrier and came to rest blocking the slow lanes just north of Concord Avenue, investigators determined. After the Honda came to rest the driver exited his vehicle and, while outside, was struck by a black Chevrolet Tahoe traveling on I-680 southbound- occupied by a female adult driver and a male adult passenger. This impact pushed the driver of the Honda further south and into the roadway.
Shortly after, the driver of the Honda was struck a second time by a silver Toyota Corolla – driven and solely occupied by a male adult. After striking the downed motorist the Corolla veered left, crashed into the concrete center divider, overturned, and came to rest blocking lanes.
Officers arriving at the scene determined the driver of the Corolla sustained major injuries as a result of this crash and was subsequently transported to the hospital. The driver of the Honda sustained fatal injuries as a result of the multiple crashes, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Upon further investigation it was determined the driver of the Honda may have been under the influence. All other parties involved were properly seat-belted in their respective vehicles.
This crash is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed it or the events leading up to it, please contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez, (925) 646-4980 or email your contact information to 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov to be contacted by the investigating officer.
Awful