An alleged drunk driver was arrested for a fatal crash on Byron Highway in Contra Costa County that killed a passenger, announced the California Highway Patrol on Sunday morning.
Officers first responded to reports of a solo crash on Saturday at 11:07 p.m. on Byron Highway, south of Clifton Court Road. A Chevrolet Suburban with one passenger inside was traveling southbound on the highway when it veered off the road and crashed into a dirt embankment, said officers.
The driver was transported to the hospital for major injuries, and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. Anyone with more information about the crash is encouraged to contact CHP Contra Costa at 646-4980 or [email protected].
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