DUI Suspected in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-680 in Concord

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Wrong-Way Crash Claims Two Lives on Interstate 680

In the early hours of Monday, a serious highway wrong way crash on Interstate 680 in Concord resulted in two fatalities and three hospitalizations. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident involved a suspected DUI wrong way driver, who was later arrested at the scene.

Incident Details: Early Morning Head-On Collision

The collision occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m., shortly after CHP officers were dispatched following reports of a wrong way vehicle — a Lexus traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-680, just south of Willow Pass Road. Within a minute, a head-on collision involving two vehicles was reported in the same area.

Victims and Vehicles Identified

Investigators stated that the Lexus was driven by a woman and carried three passengers: a man in the front seat and a man and woman in the rear seats. The second vehicle, a Chevrolet, was driven by a woman who was traveling alone at the time of the crash.

The wrong way accident resulted in the deaths of both rear seat passengers in the Lexus, who were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lexus, its front seat passenger, and the woman driving the Chevrolet sustained major injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

DUI Investigation and Arrest

Following the fatal wrong way crash, officers conducted a DUI investigation. The driver of the Lexus was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Authorities have not released the names of those involved as the investigation continues.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

The CHP Contra Costa Area office is asking anyone who witnessed events leading up to the fatal dui crash to come forward with information. Witnesses can contact investigators at 925-387-1900 to assist with the ongoing investigation into the wrong way crash Concord residents and commuters encountered.

Aftermath and Road Reopening

All northbound lanes of I-680 were closed for several hours as emergency and investigative teams responded to the fatal wrong way collision. The highway reopened by 6:26 a.m., restoring normal traffic flow in the area.

Source: kron4.com.