On Wednesday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle crash on Empire Avenue near Lone Tree Way in the City of Antioch.
The crash occurred at 6:06 am on Empire Avenue between Wicklow and Lone Tree Way. Antioch Police blocked southbound traffic to allow fire crews to work the scene–northbound lanes remained open.
When officers arrived they located a fully involved vehicle on fire after it had struck a pole, a fire hydrant, hopped the curb and came to rest against a tree. The person driving the vehicle fled the scene and was not located. The vehicle was apparently stolen and was “a rental” according to police.
Contra Costa County Fire arrived on scene to put out the vehicle fire while also limiting a small spread of vegetation that also caught fire. Antioch public works was also called to the scene to assist in turning off the water flow from the busted hydrant.
No other information on the crash was available and no suspect information was provided.
Video and photographs of the incident are posted on our Instagram & YouTube pages.
2024: Antioch Has 618 Reported Vehicle Thefts
According to the Antioch Police Department, the city has had a total of 618 reported stolen vehicle thefts through May 18.
Vehicle Theft Data from Around Contra Costa County:
- 499 – City of Antioch
- 395 – City of Richmond
- 235 – City of Concord
- 199 – City of Pittsburg
- 112– City of San Pablo
- 54 – City of Brentwood
- 49 – City of El Cerrito
- 42 – City of Oakley
- 41 – City of Martinez
- 34 – City of Pleasant Hill
- 34 – City of San Ramon
- 27 – City of Walnut Creek
- 21 – City of Pinole
Vehicle Thefts reported between Jan 1 – April 30, 2024.
Related
- May 21 – Antioch Police Department Brings Back Traffic Unit
- May 8 – Antioch Has 514 Vehicle Thefts Year-to-Date in 2024
