BRENTWOOD, CA : Both drivers killed in early-morning Hwy 4 head-on crash in Brentwood on Saturday, 10th February 2024

The Contra Costa California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving two individuals Saturday morning on eastbound Highway 4 in Brentwood.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., CHP Contra Costa arrived to the scene of a two vehicle collision in the eastbound direction of Highway 4 west of Lone Tree Way. Both drivers of the crash were pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants, according to CHP.

Per a preliminary investigation, one occupant of a blue Scion TC was traveling westbound in the wrong direction in the eastbound lanes. The second victim drove a black Mazda 3, traveling eastbound at the same location and the vehicles collided head on.

All lanes were blocked during extrication and the roadway was cleared by 7:12 a.m.

It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident. This crash is still under investigation.


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