Crime & Safety

Deadly Crash Reported on Highway 4 West Of Martinez

BREAKING: The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m.

CONTRA COSTA, CA - At least one person was killed in a crash on state Highway 4 west of Martinez this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported just after 6 a.m. near the McEwen Road off-ramp of state Highway 4.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash with a truck left on its roof.

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The investigation is expected to take some time. An alternate route may be wise.

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--Bay City News, Bea Karnes contributed to report/Image via Renee Schiavone, Patch

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