The California Highway Patrol says a 5-year-old has died in a fatal crash on Highway 4 in Martinez while an 11-year-old has major injuries.
The California Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday morning, at 12:06 am, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a solo vehicle traffic crash on westbound SR-4 near Morello Avenue.
The preliminary investigation indicates a grey Honda CR-V was occupied by one adult driver and two children and traveling westbound on SR-4. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the Honda left the roadway and collided with a tree.
The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital. An 11-year-old passenger sustained major, life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. A 5-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the on scene investigation, it was determined the 5-year-old was not properly restrained in child seat. Furthermore, Officers arrived at the hospital to conduct a DUI investigation and the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and manslaughter.
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 [email protected]v to be contacted by the investigating officer.
Location: Sr4 W / Morello Ave Ofr, Contra Costa – Dec 17 2023 12:06AM
: 1144-Fatality
— Dec 17 2023 12:06AM [1] VEH UP IN THE FENCE AREA
— Dec 17 2023 12:06AM [5] MARTINEZ PD 1097
— Dec 17 2023 12:06AM [6] MAJ INJ SO FAR
— Dec 17 2023 12:16AM [16] 1039 DOTCC
— Dec 17 2023 12:19AM [17] 19-S9 INQ WITH PD IF BREAK NEEDED OR IF RDWY IS CLR
— Dec 17 2023 12:20AM [18] MTZ PD – NEG BREAK NEEDED / LN 2 IS BLKD
— Dec 17 2023 12:39AM [21] 19-S9 REQ CORONER AND ETA
— Dec 17 2023 12:41AM [22] 1039 COCO SO FOR CORONER
— Dec 17 2023 1:47AM [34] C19-404C 1185R EVID
— Dec 17 2023 1:49AM [37] 404C: 1185R EVID TO ARNOLD DR /OLD ORCHARD RD
— Dec 17 2023 1:53AM [41] ******* 1039 OLIVERS (EVIDENCE) 800-696-9609 *********
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- Dec 11 – CHP: Two Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-680 Near Martinez
- Dec 4 – CHP Says 6 Vehicle Crash on Highway 4 Leaves 1 Person Seriously Injured
- Nov 19 – CHP Reports Solo Vehicle Fatal Crash on SR-4 Near Martinez
- Nov 17 – CHP Investigating Fatal Crash in Discovery Bay
- Nov 13 – CHP: Fatal Crash on Eastbound Highway 4 at Railroad
- Aug 31 – CHP Investigates Fatal Crash on Highway 4 Near Bay Point
- Aug 30 – CHP Makes Arrest After Pursuit Led to Crash on SR-24 in Lafayette
- Aug 14 – CHP Says Motorcyclist Killed on Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez
- Aug 8 – CHP Says One Dead After Striking Tree in Pleasant Hill
- Aug 7 – CHP Investigating Fatal Freeway Shooting in Orinda
1 comment
F-ing sad story!! Another sh@thole parent! Put this loser in GP.
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