Motorist Killed In Fiery Crash In Antioch

ANTIOCH, CA — A driver died Thursday morning following a two-vehicle collision in Antioch that resulted in one car bursting into flames, according to the Antioch Police Department.

Officers were called shortly before 10:30 a.m. to James Donlon and Contra Loma boulevards after a vehicle hit a tree, then another car, causing one of the cars to catch fire, officials said.

One motorist, a man in his 20s, died from his injuries. The other driver and a passenger were treated for minor injuries, the department said.

Witnesses said both vehicles were speeding in the same direction on James Donlon prior to the wreck, police said.

The case is under investigation, and anyone with information or who saw the incident can call (925) 779-6864 or Officer Blumberg at (925) 779-6900, ext. 85444, or by emailing Fblumberg@Antiochca.gov.

No additional information was released.

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--Bay City News contributed to this post