1 Killed in Brentwood Crash on Highway 4 near Balfour Road
Brentwood, California (April 7, 2022) – One person died in a head-on crash that happened Thursday morning in Brentwood, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at around 5:48 a.m. on Highway 4 near Balfour and Marsh Creek roads.
An early investigation showed that the driver of a Toyota Corolla was traveling east and the driver of a large International pump truck was headed west when, for unknown reasons, the Corolla crossed into opposing traffic and collided head-on with the truck.
A female occupant of the Corolla was trapped inside, and the car's driver's side door was completely crushed.
Contra Costa firefighters, paramedics, and sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.
Deadly Highway 4 Car Crash in Brentwood
The driver of the Corolla was pronounced dead at the crash scene.
The truck driver was not injured, as per the report.
Police closed the highway between Balfour and Marsh Creek roads. Eastbound traffic was being diverted off the highway at Balfour Road and westbound traffic off at Marsh Creek Road. The closure was expected to last for several hours.
CHP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or may have information about the accident to contact their Contra Costa department at 925-646-4980.
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