Concord Man Killed in Solo Car Crash

A 28-year-old Concord man was killed Sunday afternoon when his Honda struck a tree and utility pole in Lafayette.

A coroner's spokesman identified the victim of the car crash as Charles Silverman, 28, of Concord, the Contra Costa Times reported.

Silverman's car sheared a power pole at Springhill Road and Pleasant Hill roads in Lafayette at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, said sheriff's Lt. Leslie Warren. The sheriff's office and Lafayette police are investigating the incident. 

The crach knocked out power to 651 customers, according to PG&E, but power was restored to most by 6 p.m., the Times reported.

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