At 2:18 am, Antioch Police and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a traffic collision where a vehicle had collided with a parked semi-trailer. Life saving measures were provided but were unsuccessful and the 31-year-old driver was pronounced deceased on scene a short-time later.
The name of the driver has not yet been released.
Antioch Police are currently investigating the incident and its unknown if alcohol was a factor at this time.
FILE: 13-10401
INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Collision
DATE OF INCIDENT: 11/8/2013
TIME OF INCIDENT: 0215
LOCATION: 2nd Street Court
VICTIM: 31 year old male Antioch Resident
ARRESTED: N/A
Antioch Police received a call of a collision in the area of 2nd Officers found that a vehicle had collided with a parked semi trailer. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Con-Fire responded, extricated the victim from the vehicle, and provided life saving measures. Their efforts were unsuccessful and the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The accident is currently under investigation and it is unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is encouraged to contact Officer Rick Martin at (925) 779-6900 Ext. 83343
This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau. Any further inquiries into the status of the case should be made via the Media Access Line at (925) 779-6874.
7 comments
very sad
Prayers for this young man and his family…so very sad…
So sad. I know the man that died. He’s a really good friend of mine. Gone way too soon.
This is my friend and brother in Christ James….I’m going to miss you James
Thanks for your support, in time of need. I still don, t know what or who killed my son James Dowdy, investigation still going on. If you knowwhat or who please contact me, mom needs closer..katherine hart655@yahoo. Com
Liz , u posted at 1:22 am. Nov.9 about my son James Dowdy. Do u or anyone know what really happened , please , thank you.
Please if anyone knows what, and who, please let me know, what happened. Thank you. Katherine Hart
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