James Venenciano Killed in DUI Crash on Interstate 880 in Alameda County
James Venenciano ID’d as Man Killed in Alameda County Collision on Interstate 880 near Aladdin Avenue overcrossing
Alameda County, California (July 8, 2021) – Authorities have identified the man who died early Thursday morning following an alleged DUI crash in Alameda County as James R. Venenciano, 70, of Fremont.
The tragic wreck happened at around 12:07 a.m. on Interstate 880, just south of the Aladdin Avenue overcrossing, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, an Acura MDX, driven by Venenciano, was heading southbound on Interstate 880 when, for undetermined reasons, the Acura collided with a semi-truck that was traveling in the lane closest to the shoulder.
After the impact, the Acura went back across the traffic lanes and crashed into the concrete center median before coming to rest in the lane closest to the median.
The CHP said a Nissan traveling the lane swerved in an attempt to avoid the collision but ended up colliding with the Acura.
Man Killed Interstate 880 Collision in Alameda County Identified
Venenciano was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 5:20 a.m.
Both drivers of the Nissan and the truck were not injured.
Authorities later determined that the male driver of the Nissan was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. He was eventually arrested on suspicion of DUI.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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