1 Dead In Head-On Collision In Eastern Contra Costa County: CHP

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA -- A head-on collision Tuesday morning in unincorporated eastern Contra Costa County killed the driver of one of the vehicles, California Highway Patrol officials said. At about 9:35 a.m., the CHP was told of a head-on collision on Byron Highway at North Bruns Way.

A blue Honda Civic was traveling west on Byron Highway and a gold Mazda minivan was traveling east on the highway when the driver of the Honda veered into the eastbound lane, witnesses told the CHP

The two vehicles collided head-on. Witnesses told the CHP that both vehicles were traveling at about 50 mph.

CHP officials said the driver of the Honda died at the scene. The driver of the Mazda suffered moderate injuries and was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Traffic was moving through the area late Tuesday morning but Byron Highway remains partially blocked. The road should be completely open by about 1:30 p.m.

CHP officials said they are unsure right now whether drugs or alcohol played a part in the collision.

Anyone who has any additional information about the case is asked to call CHP Officer Gallegos at 925-646-4980.

By Bay City News Service

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