Vallejo Man Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 80 in Pinole
46-Year-Old Vallejo Man Killed in Pinole Crash on Interstate 80 near Pinole Valley Road
Pinole, California (January 8, 2021) –Authorities are investigating a Friday morning wrong-way crash that killed a 46-year-old Vallejo man and left two other parties injured in Pinole.
The deadly two-vehicle accident happened at about 12:30 a.m. on Interstate Highway 80 just west of Pinole Valley Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2015 Toyota Camry, driven by a 78-year-old woman, was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a silver 2007 Ford Focus, operated by the 46-year-old man.
The Ford Focus was traveling eastbound near Pinole Valley Road, the officials said.
Vallejo Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 80
The 46-year-old man, who was extricated from the wreckage, was transported to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, where he was pronounced dead.
A 39-year-old passenger in the Ford Focus, also from Vallejo, suffered minor injuries.
The 78-year-old woman, who had been reported missing out of Concord, was transported to John Muir with non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Contra Costa CHP in Martinez at (925) 646-4980.
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