3 People Dead in Antioch Crash

ANTIOCH, CA — Three people died late Monday night in Antioch when the car they were in collided with a tree, the Antioch Police Department said.

Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls at 10:23 p.m. Monday regarding the crash at 4198 Lone Tree Way, Antioch police Lt. Michael Malone said.

Officers responded and confirmed a car hit a tree and caused major injuries to all three occupants. The crash victims — two men and one woman — were pronounced dead at the scene, Malone said.

The APD Traffic Unit soon arrived and assumed control of the investigation. Preliminary information revealed the victims' car was traveling eastbound on Lone Tree Way at a high rate of speed.

The impact of the crash made the driver lose control and leave the roadway, then collide with a tree, Malone said.

The driver of the other car did not suffer injuries.

Identification of the victims was being withheld until their next of kin were properly notified.

Malone asked anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with pertinent information to contact Officer Egan at jegan@antiochca.gov or 925-204-1587. Or, send an anonymous tip to o 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH.