Crime & Safety

Union City Man Remains in Critical Condition After Crashing Into Tree

The accident occurred Sunday afternoon in Fremont when he lost control of his car, police said.

A 20-year-old Union City man who drove his car into a tree in Fremont over the weekend is showing signs of improvement but remains in critical condition, Fremont police said Tuesday.

The man was driving south on Ardenwood Boulevard in Fremont around 4 p.m. Sunday when he lost control of his car and slammed into a large tree near the intersection of Ardenwood Boulevard and Kaiser Drive, police said.

The driver's side door area struck the tree, causing major damage to the vehicle and major injuries for the driver, police said.

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Drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor, however, the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fremont Police Department at 510-790-6800.

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Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

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