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Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Fatal I-680 Crash in Contra Costa County

CHP says the impairment finding triggers a DUI case.

Overview

  • A woman in a Dodge Charger driving the wrong way on northbound I-680 near Treat Boulevard crashed head-on into a Tesla late Friday, killing a passenger.
  • The initial impact led other vehicles to collide while trying to avoid the wreck, injuring seven people, with four suffering major injuries including the wrong-way driver.
  • CHP arrested the driver at the hospital after determining she was impaired, with treatment continuing under custody.
  • All northbound lanes were shut for several hours, with traffic reopening around 3:30 a.m. Saturday after crews cleared the scene.
  • Investigators are examining how the wrong-way entry happened, what substances were involved, and what charges may follow.