San Pablo, CA – On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 12:42 a.m., San Pablo Police responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on El Portal Drive near Glenlock Street.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a BMW with two adult occupants, a male and a female, and a Chevrolet Camaro with a single adult male occupant. Emergency medical services were summoned and officers initiated life-saving efforts for all involved parties.
Tragically, the occupants of the BMW succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 20-year old male Richmond resident, was transported to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation found the BMW was traveling eastbound on El Portal Drive when it side swiped a truck traveling the same direction. The BMW subsequently veered into the westbound lane of El Portal, colliding head-on with the Chevrolet Camaro. El Portal Drive between Glenlock Street and Fordham Street was temporarily closed as San Pablo PD Traffic Investigators processed the scene.
The roadway was reopened at 9:00 a.m. It is unknown if intoxication is a contributing factor at this time.
The identities of the involved parties are being withheld pending family notifications. This is an active investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Pablo Police Department at 510 215-3150.
