Martinez Car Crash Results in Gas Leak, Road Closures

MARTINEZ, CA -- All affected roads and areas have now reopened after a gas leak shut down two blocks in Martinez the afternoon of Jan. 29, police said.

At about 2 p.m. yesterday, police received a report of a crash in the 600 block of Ward Street. According to police, the driver accidentally put her vehicle into drive and struck a gas meter, which resulted in the leak.

PG&E crews struggled to shut off the gas at the source, and called in a digging crew to dig up and pinch the gas line. The 600 and 700 blocks of Main Street were evacuated while crews worked.

At 3:30 p.m., the leak was capped and most areas were reopened except for the 600 block of Main Street and Alhambra Plaza where crews were still working. By 8 p.m., all roads and areas were reopened.

According to police, the driver who struck the gas meter was evaluated and found not to be intoxicated. No injuries were reported, police said.

Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via City of Martinez