MARTINEZ — A driver who crashed his vehicle Monday morning on Highway 4 died of his injuries after being thrown from the truck, authorities said.
In a social-media post, the California Highway Patrol’s Contra Costa office said officers responded to the collision shortly after 10:45 a.m. in westbound Hwy. 4 lanes east of McEwen Road.
When officers arrived, they found a white Ford Ranger overturned on its roof and its driver, who had been ejected into middle lanes. The driver was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
His identity was not immediately released pending confirmation and notification of his next of kin.
Preliminary information from investigators found the Ford was driving westbound when it left the road and rolled off a center-divide embankment. The driver did not appear to have been wearing his seatbelt, authorities said.
There were no other reported injuries. Investigators blocked off at least one lane of traffic until all lanes reopened just before 12:25 p.m.
Anyone with information may call the CHP’s Contra Costa office at 925-646-4980.
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.
Source: www.mercurynews.com