By CHP Contra Costa
Sunday morning, April 2, 2023, at approximately 5:42am, CHP Contra Costa responded to a two-vehicle crash on Treat Boulevard at Alderwood Road near Walnut Creek.
Our preliminary investigation indicates a Nissan van, with one occupant, was stopped facing westbound on Alderwood at Treat Boulevard. The driver of the Nissan exited and stood behind his vehicle. At this time, a Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Treat Boulevard, approaching the stopped Nissan.
The driver lost control of the Honda and simultaneously struck the Nissan and the driver standing behind it. The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased on scene and the driver of the Honda was transported to the hospital with major injuries.
The Contra Costa Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Sergio Quilici, a 34-year-old male from Concord.
This crash is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this crash or the events leading up to it, call CHP in Martinez at 925-646-4980.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
I learned after friends of mine were almost killed standing in front of their disabled car on Highway 4. If your car is disabled never stand by it. Walk 50 feet or so towards the flow of traffic to avoid another car hitting it and you!