Two dead in fatal head-on collision on Highway 4

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

(KRON) – Two people have died after a head-on traffic collision in Antioch on Saturday morning. 

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Contra Costa responded to a two-vehicle crash eastbound on Highway 4, west of Lone Tree Way near Antioch at 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 10. 

According to the preliminary investigation, a blue Scion TC was traveling the wrong way westbound in the eastbound lanes. Simultaneously, a black Mazda 3 was traveling eastbound at the same location when the cars collided head-on. According to the Contra Costa Fire Department, two ambulances responded to the incident. 

The two vehicles had one occupant each. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. 

According to CHP, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this collision. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact California Highway Patrol Contra Costa in Martinez at (925)-646-4980. 

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.