A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred in Martinez on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The accident unfolded around 6:38 p.m. at the intersection of Alhambra Avenue and Elderwood Drive. Police reported that one driver died at the scene while the other was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances, including whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident. Witnesses are urged to contact the Martinez Police Department for further information.
One person is dead and another injured following a two-vehicle crash in Martinez on Friday evening, police said. The collision occurred around 6:38 p.m. near the intersection of Alhambra Avenue and Elderwood Drive and Glenview Drive, according to a Saturday news release by the Martinez Police Department.
The area is in the southern most part of the city and borders Pleasant Hill. One of the drivers succumbed to injuries at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The department is conducting an investigation. At this time, it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision, the release states.
The Martinez Police Department is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Cpl. King at 925-494-5789 or dking@cityofmartinez.org.
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