A 20-year-old pregnant woman was tragically killed in a car crash on Lone Tree Way in Antioch on Thursday after being ejected from a vehicle, according to police.
The accident reportedly involved a driver who was speeding on Lone Tree Way at about 4:49 p.m., resulting in a collision with another car at the Clayburn Road intersection. The impact of the collision caused one of the vehicles, a black Grand Cherokee, to flip several times.
The young woman, whose name has not been released, was ejected from her passenger seat in the Cherokee.
The Antioch Police Department Communications Center received numerous 911 calls, and officers promptly responded to the crash scene.
The department reported that “A solo driver of one vehicle suffered chest pain and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The driver and passenger of the rollover vehicle was also transported to an area hospital for precautions. A 20-year-old female was ejected from the vehicle that rolled over and was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical personnel. The preliminary investigation determined speed was a factor in the crash.”
This tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safe driving practices. Speeding can lead to deadly consequences, and it is crucial for everyone on the road to respect speed limits and traffic laws to ensure their own safety and that of others.
Anyone with information about this fatal crash is encouraged to get in touch with APD Officer Blumberg via email at fblumberg@antiochca.gov or by calling 925-779-85444.