CHP officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene and found a red Kia sedan and a black pickup truck involved in the accident.
Contra Costa County, CA – At least one person died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Thursday afternoon on State Route 4 near Pacheco.
According to California Highway Patrol logs, the incident transpired around 4:49 p.m. on November 5, 2026, on westbound SR-4 just east of Interstate 680.
CHP officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene and found a red Kia sedan and a black pickup truck involved in the accident.
One person was severely hurt in the crash. The victim was offered life-saving measures but died from the injuries.
It was unclear if any other person was injured.
The Contra Costa County Animal Control was asked to respond and pick up about six birds in a cage that were inside one of the vehicles.
CHP did not immediately determine the factors contributing to the collision, but an investigation is ongoing.