The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in a major injury hit-and-run crash on I-680 Southbound near Pleasant Hill.
On Sunday, June 9th, at approximately 2:07pm, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a two vehicle crash on I-680 Southbound South of Willow Pass Road. An unknown male adult driver of a dark gray Acura TL was reported traveling on I-680 southbound, south of Willow Pass Road, at a high rate of speed. While weaving recklessly in and out of lanes, the driver lost control of the Acura and crashed into a black BMW 320i. The BMW was driven by a female adult and occupied with one canine passenger.
The driver of the BMW sustained major injuries during the crash and was transported to the hospital where she is expected to recover from her injuries. The BMW’s canine passenger was unharmed in the crash and was taken to a local animal shelter before being released to family members.
After the crash, the driver of the Acura was last seen fleeing the area on foot, heading south towards the Homewood Suites located at 650 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
Upon initial investigation it was determined the driver of the BMW was properly seat-belted. It is unknown whether the driver of the Acura was seat-belted during the crash and it is unknown if the crash is DUI related.
This hit-and-run crash is still under investigation.
If anyone witnessed the crash, the events leading up to, or has information/dash-cam footage of the crash/suspect, please contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez, (925) 646-4980 or email your contact information to [email protected] to be contacted by the investigating officer.
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They drive like this allllllll the time! Freeway, streets, emergency lane, shoulder, center median, into oncoming traffic…like they’re playing video games .