Crime & Safety
Richmond Man Dies in Antioch Solo Crash Into Tree: Police
Antioch Police report that the 26-year-old was driving at a high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle early Thursday morning.
ANTIOCH, CA- A fatal crash occurred in Antioch early this morning, when a 26-year-old Richmond man struck a tree, according to police.
Officials report that the crash occurred around 3 a.m. in the area of Hillcrest Avenue and Sterling Hill Drive when the man was driving at a high rate of speed and lost control of the car. KRON news reports that Hillcrest Avenue is closed to traffic going both directions while officials investigate.
26 y/o #Richmond man killed in accident off Hillcrest Ave. in #Antioch. @AntiochPolice say speed a factor in crash. pic.twitter.com/VU9xhT3tVG
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