"The 33-year-old driver was identified by the coroner's bureau Friday as Anthony Andres Reynoza Monchez, of Hayward. The passenger was identified by the coroner's bureau as Luis Alberto Deras, 31, of Union City. The fatal crash happened about 5:28 p.m. Thursday on westbound Thornton Avenue near Hickory Street, police said. Upon arrival at the scene, police and Alameda County firefighters located a Toyota Prius that had crashed into a tree, causing the passenger to be ejected."
"Despite emergency medical efforts, both men succumbed to their injuries at the scene, police said. Police said the initial investigation indicated the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the road before crashing. Investigators were trying to determine if speed or some type of impairment were factors in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Sgt. Karl Fredstrom at karl.fredstrom@newarkca.gov or by phone at 510-578-4974. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Anonymous Tip hotline at 510-578-4965."
Anthony Andres Reynoza Monchez, 33, of Hayward was identified as the driver and Luis Alberto Deras, 31, of Union City was identified as the passenger. The crash occurred about 5:28 p.m. Thursday on westbound Thornton Avenue near Hickory Street when a Toyota Prius crashed into a tree and ejected the passenger. Despite emergency medical efforts, both men died at the scene. Initial investigation indicates the driver failed to negotiate a curve. Investigators are determining whether speed or impairment were factors. Anyone with information can contact Traffic Sgt. Karl Fredstrom or the Anonymous Tip hotline. These are Newark's first two traffic fatalities of the year.
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