This morning, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on SR-4 in Brentwood. The incident, involving a black Chevrolet Avalanche and an unnamed pedestrian, occurred westbound, west of Walnut Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Chevrolet did not sustain injuries, according to CHP Contra Costa.
CHP officers responded to the incident at approximately 5:55 am, as initially reported by the department's social media post. The crash site was immediately investigated, but the details about what led the vehicle to collide with the pedestrian remain unclear. The authorities are seeking the public's assistance to understand further how this tragedy occurred. They are urging any witnesses to come forward and are actively looking for individuals to possibly help piece together the events that led up to the incident.
CHP Contra Costa has appealed to the public: "If anyone witnessed the incident, or the events leading up to it, please contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez, (925) 646-4980 or email your contact information to [email protected] to be contacted by the investigating officer."
