Major Injuries to Concord Man in Lafayette Crash

A 20-year-old man suspected of driving while under the influence suffered major injuries in a collision in Lafayette early this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Three people were taken to the hospital after the crash, which CHP officials said occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on westbound state Highway 24 near Pleasant Hill Road.

A Concord man crashed his 1999 Nissan Altima into another Altima - a 2008 model - according to the CHP. After that impact, the 1999 Altima lost control and ended up in an embankment along the highway. The driver and a front passenger in the 2008 Altima both suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.

A dog that was in one of the cars had to be secured by Contra Costa Animal Services but was not hurt.

Officer John Fransen said an investigation determined that the Concord man might have been intoxicated. He has not been arrested, Fransen said, as he’s still in the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The incident is still being investigated, Fransen said.

-Bay City News, image via ShutterStock