Jose Velez Jr. Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 4 in Discovery Bay
Jose Velez Jr. ID’d as Man Killed in Discovery Bay Car Accident on Highway 4 near Discovery Bay Boulevard
Discovery Bay, California (July 6, 2020) – The Contra Costa County coroner’s office has identified the man who was killed Thursday afternoon in a head-on crash in Discovery Bay as Jose Velez Jr., of 30, of Brentwood.
The deadly crash transpired at around 12:28 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on Highway 4, just west of Discovery Bay Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A witness told the police that Velez was driving a 2006 Pontiac sedan westbound on Highway 4 when he started driving on the right shoulder at approximately 100 miles per hour.
Velez reportedly lost control of his vehicle and drifted across all westbound lanes and into eastbound lanes where the Pontiac collided head-on with a jeep.
Velez Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 4 in Discovery Bay
Velez was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries in the crash but was not hospitalized.
It remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call the CHP in Martinez at (925) 646-4980.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also hope that those injured in the crash will recover soon. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to a professional car accident attorney.
