One Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 680 Freeway near Marina Vista Avenue [Martinez, CA]

Fatal Pedestrian Accident on 680 Freeway in Martinez

 
MARTINEZ, CA (September 28, 2021) – One person was killed in a pedestrian accident on 680 Freeway in Martinez Sunday evening.
 
The accident happened around 7:50 p.m. on September 26, in the southbound lanes of the freeway just north of the Marina Vista Avenue exit. According to the CHP, the pedestrian was in the roadway when a white Toyota sedan struck them.
 
As a result, the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity once family members are notified.
 
The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and was cooperative. He told authorities that he was unable to avoid the collision.
 
Crews raised a SigAlert in the area, closing all southbound lanes and backing up Benicia Bridge traffic.
 
The cause and factors involved in this fatal crash remain under investigation. Anyone with information may call the CHP’s Contra Costa bureau at 925-646-4980 for the Martinez collision. In addition, you can call the Dublin bureau at 925-828-0466 for the Pleasanton collision.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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