One Killed in Traffic Accident at Treat Boulevard and Alderwood Road [Walnut Creek, CA]

Driver Dies after Struck by Car while Standing Behind His Stopped Van on Treat Boulevard in Walnut Creek

 
WALNUT CREEK, CA (April 4, 2023) – One person was killed in a traffic accident at Treat Boulevard and Alderwood Road in Walnut Creek on Sunday morning.
 
The fatal accident happened around 5:35 a.m. on April 2. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Nissan van was stopped facing westbound on Alderwood Road. The driver exited and stood behind his vehicle. At this time, a Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Treat Boulevard, approaching the stopped Nissan.
 
The driver of the Honda lost control and simultaneously struck the Nissan and the driver standing behind it.
 
As a result, the driver of the Nissan suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. He was not yet identified.
 
Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the driver of the Honda to a hospital with major injuries.
 
An investigation into this fatality is ongoing. Officers asked witnesses of the crash or the events leading up to it to call CHP in Martinez at 925-646-4980.

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

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