CHP: Two Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-680 Near Martinez

The California Highway Patrol says one person dead in Tuesday morning crash on I-680 near Martinez.

According to CHP,  this morning (12/5/23) at approximately 9:33am, CHP Contra Costa responded to a two vehicle crash on I-680, south of Pacheco Boulevard. Our preliminary investigation indicates a Ford F-550, with one occupant, and a Ford Escape, with one occupant, was traveling northbound on I-680. The driver of the F-550 was experiencing suspected mechanical issues and brought the vehicle to a stop in the number one lane.

The driver of the Escape was unable to avoid the F-550 and collided into the rear of the F-550.

The driver of the Escape sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the F-550 was not injured. 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.

CHP LOG

Location: I680 N / Pacheco Blvd Ofr, Contra Costa FSP – Dec 5 2023 9:36AM

: 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt
— Dec 5 2023 9:33AM [2] [1] WHI UT TK / SUV BLKG #1[Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:34AM [8] [7] [Appended, 09:35:27] [1] 3-4 VEH TC [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:34AM [9] [8] [Appended, 09:35:27] [2] 1125 LN 1/2 // DEBRIS LN 3/4[Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:35AM [10] [9] [Appended, 09:35:27] [3] BLK FRAME YARD WASTE PKTK VS WHI SM SUV VS UNK [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:35AM [7] [6] 1039 1141 [Shared][Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:36AM [14] [13] LINE 3 IN WHI FORD VS RP TRK BLOCKING #1-2 LNS [Shared][Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:41AM [25] A19-002X BLKG #1-2 LNS [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:42AM [26] A19-683A REQ 1185 WHI SUV MAJ FRNT END DMG [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:44AM [27] A19-002X 2 VEH 1180 REQ SGT W/CAMERA [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:47AM [29] [Rotation Request Comment] 1021 BAY POINT TOW NEG TK AVAIL [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:48AM [30] A19-402A #1-2-3 LNS BLKD [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:48AM [31] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ARROWHEAD TOW 800-750-6539 [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:49AM [32] 1039 DOTCC LINE 27 [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:50AM [34] [Notification] [FSP]-FSP REQ TO USE RHS [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:50AM [35] 19-S5 REQ SIG ALERT [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:51AM [36] A19-683A REQ 2ND 1185 WHI DUALLY TK MAJ RT REAR DMG [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:53AM [39] [Notification] [CHP]-^***SIGALERT *** N/B I-680 S/O PACHECHO BLVD. LANES 1,2,3 BLOCKED DUE TO COLLISION, UNK ETO, EXPECT DELAYS. [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:53AM [40] 1039 3A C# 33209 CLUB FLEET WALNUT CREEK [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 9:55AM [43] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ALL BAY CITIES TOW 925-685-0860 [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 10:01AM [49] 19-S5 VIA LL #4 LN OPEN UNKN ETO FOR LNS #1-2-3 [Shared]
— Dec 5 2023 10:04AM [50] 1039 CORONER [Shared]

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