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Man dies in big rig solo vehicle crash on Hwy 4 near Martinez Monday morning

November 21, 2022 By Publisher 1 Comment

By CHP – Contra Costa

Monday morning Nov. 21, 2022, at about 5:24am, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a solo vehicle collision on Hwy 4 westbound, east of McEwen Road. The vehicle (a tractor trailer combination) was traveling westbound on Hwy 4 when it left the roadway, traveling up the right-side embankment, then veered across the lanes and collided with the center median.

CHP and emergency personnel arrived on scene and the driver (male) was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. His identity has not yet been released by the Contra Costa Coroner’s office.

This crash is still under investigation, if anyone witnessed it or the events leading up to it, please contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980.

Please check back later for any updates.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

 

Filed Under: Central County, CHP, News

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  1. Marianne Farina says

    November 21, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    May he Rest In Peace!

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