CHP Investigates Fatal Crash Near Walnut Creek

WALNUT CREEK, CA — A driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Treat Boulevard near Walnut Creek, the California Highway Patrol said.

Officers with the CHP Contra Costa Office responded at 5:42 a.m. to the collision on Treat Boulevard at Alderwood Road.

The CHP's preliminary investigation indicated a Nissan van, with one occupant, was stopped facing westbound on Alderwood Road at Treat Boulevard. The driver of the Nissan got out and stood behind his car.

At the same time, the driver of a Honda Accord was headed westbound on Treat Boulevard, approaching the stopped Nissan. The driver lost control of the Honda and simultaneously struck the Nissan and the driver standing behind it, the CHP said.

The Nissan driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity will be released by the Contra Costa County Corner's Office once his family members are properly notified.

The Honda driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.

The crash remained under investigation. The CHP asked anyone who witnessed it or the events leading up to it to call the CHP Contra Costa Office in Martinez at 925-646-4980