1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in DUI Hit-and-Run on Highway 4 near Railroad Avenue [Pittsburg, CA]

Police Arrest DUI Hit-and-Run Suspect after Deadly Crash on Highway 4 in Pittsburg

 
PITTSBURG, CA (December 15, 2022) – One person died and another one was seriously injured after a DUI hit-and-run crash on Highway 4 in Pittsburg Tuesday morning.
 
The fatal crash happened around 11:05 a.m. at the Railroad Avenue exit. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Dodge Durango was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the highway when it hit a Honda Accord head-on. The Honda then hit a Toyota Highlander and a three-axle tanker truck.
 
After the crash, the Dodge driver ran from the scene, but was later arrested by Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies on suspicion of DUI. Authorities said the driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening.
 
The driver of the Honda died at the scene. Their passenger suffered major injuries.
 
A driver and an infant in the Toyota were also taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the tanker truck was unhurt.
 
An investigation is ongoing.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

Speak with our litigators at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim if you have lost a loved one in a DUI hit-and-run crash. Our dedicated wrongful death lawyers will work with you through every stage of the legal process. Our goal involves getting you full and fair compensation and holding the at-fault party accountable. Losing a family member in an accident caused by a negligent driver is never easy. While you focus on things that matter, we will handle the rest. Call (800) 895-7199 to schedule a free consultation. You can also request a copy of the police report from this accident.