1 Killed in Car Accident on 580 Freeway near Eden Canyon Road in Castro Valley

Castro Valley Crash
1 Killed in Castro Valley Crash on I-580 near Eden Canyon Rd

Castro Valley, California (August 29, 2023) – At least one person died in a car crash that happened early Sunday morning in Castro Valley.

The fatal collision happened on Interstate Highway 580 near Eden Canyon Road at around 2:36 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

A white 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer reportedly veered onto the right shoulder and hit a 2021 Ford E-Transit van and its driver as he stood outside the vehicle.

The unidentified driver of the van was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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