MARTINEZ, CA – One Killed in Two-Car Crash at Cummings Skyway and Highway 4

Morning 2-Car Wreck in Martinez Kills One and Badly Injures Another

 
MARTINEZ, CA (December 25, 2018) – One person was killed following a two-car crash Tuesday morning in Martinez, CHP officials said.
 
The fatal crash happened around 10:43 a.m. on Cummings Skyway off-ramp, just North of Highway 4.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Ford sedan had drifted off the roadway and onto a dirt shoulder when it overcorrected into oncoming traffic. It then crashed its passenger side of a Nissan Xterra.
 
The Nissan driver suffered fatal injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
 
The Ford driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
 
Cummings Skyway was shut down in both directions while officers and crews worked on the scene.
 
It is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol were contributing factors fo the crash. Further investigation is underway.

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During this delicate time, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of the victim.

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