Brentwood, CA – On December 10, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m. Brentwood police officers responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Second Street and Oak Street.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a southbound vehicle on Second Street, driven by a 23-year-old male from Oakland, was traveling at an estimated speed exceeding 60 miles per hour. This vehicle collided with a second vehicle lawfully passing through the intersection. The impact of the collision subsequently involved a third vehicle.
Three vehicles sustained damage in the incident. The driver of the first vehicle and three occupants of the second vehicle were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Based on evidence at the scene, officers suspected the driver of the first vehicle was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. He was subsequently arrested and booked into county jail for DUI charges.
The intersection of Second Street and Oak Street was closed for approximately one hour to allow for accident investigation and scene clearance.
The Brentwood Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Hayes at (925) 634-6911.
Brentwood Awarded $122k Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety on Roads
- DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
- High visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
- Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
- Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
- Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, bicycle and pedestrian safety.
- Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.
- Motorcycle safety campaigns
- Enforcement operations focused on street racing and sideshow activity.
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Officer training and/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
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