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Antioch Police Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash on Hillcrest Ave

by ECT
Fatal Crash

At 3:00 am, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a solo vehicle crash after a vehicle collided with a tree at Hillcrest Avenue near Laurel Road in the City of Antioch.

The female driver, who was believed to be in her early 20’s, was declared deceased on scene. No other information was provided. Both Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the scene along with AMR.

As of 9:00 am, Antioch Police anticipated the roadway to be closed in both directions until at least 11:00 am as the traffic unit is on scene investigating the incident.

Check back for updates.

11:00 am UPDATE via Antioch Police

ANTIOCH, CA — On 3/13/2022 at approximately 3:06 AM, Antioch Police Department Dispatch began to receive reports of a major injury collision in the area of Hillcrest Avenue and Laurel Road, in which a vehicle collided into a tree. According to witnesses, the vehicle’s sole occupant was described as being in critical condition.

At approximately 3:13 AM, Antioch Officers arrived in the area of the collision and noticed that the female driver, in her early 20s, was unresponsive and displayed no signs of life. Regrettably, the female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Contra Costa County Fire Department (Con Fire) at the scene. Due to the extent of damage to the vehicle, officers could not extract the female without Con Fire and America Medical Response assistance.

The Antioch Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit was notified and responded to the scene to take over the investigation.

This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. However, updates may be available on the Antioch Police Department social media pages. This information is made available by the Support Services Division.Additional inquiries or information can be directed to Officer Blumberg at (925) 779-6900, ext. 85444 or by emailing [email protected] . Anonymous tips or information about this – or any other incident – can be sent via text to 274637 (CRIMES) with the keyword ANTIOCH.

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