Antioch: One dead, two injured following accident on Auto Center Drive

Alameda police are continuing to investigate a Dec. 31 car crash that claimed the life of a 66-year-old man. (File))

One person died and two people were injured following a two-vehicle accident in Antioch Sunday afternoon, according to Fire Prevention Captain Joe Ottolini of the Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District.

At 4:07 p.m., the Antioch Police Dispatch Center received multiple emergency calls about a major collision at the intersection of West 10th Street and Auto Center Drive, according to a police department statement.

Police officers learned at the scene that the driver of a blue Acura sedan had been traveling fast headed northbound on Auto Center Drive when it entered the West 10th Street intersection. At the same time, a silver Lexus SUV traveling westbound was going through the intersection. The result was a T-bone collision between the two vehicles.

The solo driver of the Acura sedan, a 30-year-old man, died at the scene after receiving first aid and life-saving efforts, according to the police department.

The driver and passenger in the other vehicle were taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The Antioch Police Department is investigating the incident and asks anyone with information to call (925) 779-6864.

A helicopter was involved with the medical response, according to contracostanews.com.

Check back for updates.

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