1 Killed In Rollover Crash On I-680 In Contra Costa County

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — One person was killed and another was injured in a solo-vehicle crash Monday on Interstate Highway 680 near Martinez in the community of Vine Hill.

The crash involving a white Dodge Caravan minivan was reported at 10:31 a.m. on northbound I-680 north of Highway 4 and south of Marina Vista, the California Highway Patrol said.

A man and a woman were in the minivan as it veered off the right shoulder, returned to the road, crashed into the concrete center divider, and overturned in the middle lane.

"Tragically, the female occupant was ejected during the crash, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene," the CHP said.

When emergency personnel arrived, she was on the ground in the center divider. The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office was working to notify the woman's next of kin before releasing her name.

The male occupant survived but with major injuries. He was rushed to a hospital.

The CHP said neither were wearing their seat belt when the crash occurred. Investigators were still trying to determine which person was driving at the time of the crash and whether DUI was a factor.

The crash closed all but one northbound freeway lane, prompting a Sig-alert. Traffic delays continued until around 1:30 p.m. when all lanes were reopened.

The CHP asked anyone who witnessed the crash or events leading up to it to contact the Contra Costa Area office at 925-646-4980 or email their contact information to 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov to be contacted by the investigating officer.