Bay Area/ Oakland/ Crime & Emergencies
AI Assisted Icon
Published on April 15, 2024
Man Killed in High-Speed Collision at Antioch Intersection, Two Others InjuredSource: Google Street View

In a devastating twist of fate, a 30-year-old man has died following a high-speed collision that took place in Antioch yesterday. The incident occurred when a blue Acura sedan, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, met with a tragic end at the intersection of West 10th Street and Auto Center Drive.

According to the Antioch Police Department, the collision unfolded around 4:07 PM. Multiple emergency calls reported the accident almost immediately after the impact that involved the Acura and a silver Lexus SUV the latter was navigating through the intersection. In the ensuing chaos, upon their arrival, police officers provided first aid, followed by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's paramedics, who took over with life-saving efforts. Despite their immediate response and trained precision, they could not save the Acura's sole occupant.

The aftermath of the crash saw the other victims, two 33-year-old women who were in the Lexus SUV, being transported to a local hospital. They sustained injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening. The Antioch Police Department's Accident Investigators have since been meticulously piecing together the events that led to the accident. However, they have declared that the investigation remains in its preliminary stages, with witness statements and evidence still being gathered.

While the names of the individuals involved in the accident have not been released pending proper notifications, the community's heart goes out to the families affected by this tragedy. Local authorities urge drivers to exercise caution on the road.