Fatal Crash on SR-242 at Concord Avenue
On the early morning of July 2, 2023, the California Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash on SR-242 at Concord Avenue in Contra Costa County. The incident occurred shortly after 1:50 a.m. on southbound State Route 242 in Concord and involved one vehicle, officials said.
Details on the Fatal Crash on SR-242 at Concord Avenue
The California Highway Patrol, in a preliminary release, indicated that a Nissan Sentra was traveling southbound on Highway 242 in Concord. For unknown reasons, the vehicle allegedly collided with the guardrail along the Concord Avenue off-ramp, officials said.
The impact of the collision reportedly caused the front passenger to be ejected from the car. Emergency personnel transported the passenger to an area hospital for treatment. Sadly, the Nissan driver, Felix Vasquez, 38, of Concord, sustained fatal injuries in the car wreck, CHP traffic officers reported.
Additional information on the fatal crash on SR-242 at Concord Avenue in Contra Costa County has not yet been released. Anyone with details on the events leading up to the fatal crash or who witnessed it is encouraged to dial (925) 646-4980 to connect with the CHP Contra Costa area office.
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