Fatal Head-On Collision on Vasco Road
The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal head-on collision on Vasco Road in the vicinity of Camino Diablo in Contra Costa County on June 21, 2023. The car crash occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. just outside of Byron and involved three vehicles: a Toyota Tacoma, a Dodge Ram, and a Chevrolet Express.
Details on the Fatal Head-On Collision on Vasco Road
According to the California Highway Patrol, one of the pickup trucks allegedly entered the oncoming traffic lane and collided head-on with the other. The pickup truck that veered into the opposing lane then overturned and was hit by an oncoming vehicle in the northbound lane, a Chevrolet Express.
The Dodge driver sustained serious injuries, while the Chevrolet driver and a passenger in the Dodge suffered injuries described as minor. Two out of the three parties were transported via air ambulance to a local hospital, while the other was taken by ground ambulance.
Sadly, the Toyota driver was declared deceased at the accident site. Additional information on the fatal head-on collision on Vasco Road near Byron was unavailable. An investigation into the incident is being handled by CHP traffic officers.
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