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Victim Identified in Fatal I-580 Off-Ramp Crash in Livermore

CHP identifies high speed plus an aggressive pass as key factors.

Overview

  • The crash occurred just before 8:45 p.m. on March 17 at the Isabel Avenue–Highway 84 off-ramp from westbound I-580 in Livermore.
  • A 2003 Audi A4 convertible lost control during an estimated 90 mph pass and overturned down the south-side embankment.
  • The driver, identified by the coroner as 45-year-old Jonathan Michael Walker of Livermore, was the sole occupant and died at the scene.
  • CHP has not determined whether alcohol was a factor, and the investigation is ongoing.
  • The driver of the Honda involved in the passing maneuver stopped and gave a statement, and the off-ramp was closed for more than three hours for investigation and cleanup.