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At 9:33 pm Friday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a man down as well as a horse.
The incident occurred at Delta Road and Pastor Lane in the Town of Knightsen where a vehicle had struck a horse and a male had lost consciousness. Units responded and requested a medical helicopter after it was determined the patient sustained major injuries. The rider was ultimately airlifted.
A second patient refused medical care and was released at scene. The horse was deceased.
The incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
No other information has been released.
