A 63-year-old passenger was killed after a DUI crash in El Sobrante, Contra Costa County on Thursday afternoon, August 15, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on eastbound Appian Way, just west of La Paloma Road.
Authorities identified the passenger as Donald C., a resident of El Sobrante. The driver of the white Chevrolet Astro Van was transported to a hospital with minor injuries before being arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The van was reportedly speeding recklessly eastbound on Appian Way when it sideswiped three parked vehicles and hit a trailer on the right shoulder. The van then flipped onto its left side, coming to a stop. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no additional information immediately available.
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Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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