Within the past 24-hours, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Firefighters have responded to two crashes where a vehicle struck a business.
On Thursday at 9:49 am, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle versus a structure in the 2500 block of Sand Creek Road in the City of Brentwood.
It was reported that a vehicle had struck the Ross Store and was inside the building.
Upon arrival, CONFIRE stated the building was struck, however, did not make entry and there was only minor damages to the building. No medical was needed. The Brentwood Police Department also responded to the scene.
No other information was available.
The Brentwood crash was the second within 24-hours where a vehicle has struck a building as Contra Costa County Firefighters also responded to a business in walnut Creek where a vehicle made entry.
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Vehicle Strikes Business in Walnut Creek
On Wednesday, April 10, Truck 1, Engine 15, Rescue 86 and Battalion Chief 1 responded to a vehicle into a commercial building. The driver of the vehicle struck the building while in reverse and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Fortunately, no other injuries occurred.
The damage to the business created potential instability of the building. The front of the building was shored up for safety. @walnutcreekpd, a Walnut Creek building official, and Walnut Creek Public Works responded, along with Winguard Construction for board-up. The damaged portion of the building was secured and taped off. The building official allowed for the business to remain open
Other Vehicle Crashes
- April 7 – Update: CHP Says 9-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Crash Near Concord
- April 6 – Bay Point: Vehicle Veers Off Highway 4 and into Canal
- March 19 – Updated: 1 Dead in Fatal Crash After Truck Rammed El Cerrito Business
