A 63-year-old Antioch man was fighting for his life yesterday after he was struck by a vehicle on the on-ramp to eastbound Highway 4 at Hillcrest Avenue, police said. The evening collision left the man lying in the roadway before paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition.
According to The Mercury News, officers arrived at the on-ramp at about 7:15 PM and found the victim down in the lanes. The driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, the outlet reported. Police say the case remains under investigation.
Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward
The Antioch Police Department is asking anyone who saw the crash or who may have video footage to contact investigators. Recent city releases list a non-emergency line and a traffic-collision investigator for tips. Antioch Police Department materials include the department’s non-emergency number and contact information for Traffic Collision Investigator Sgt. Rob Green for anyone with information related to the incident.
Hillcrest Corridor Has Been A Focus Of Enforcement
The Hillcrest and Highway 4 corridor has already been on law enforcement’s radar this year, with stepped-up patrols following crackdowns on illegal street gatherings and reckless driving. One operation resulted in dozens of vehicles being seized, according to a report by CBS Bay Area. Police have stated that these efforts aim to reduce dangerous driving and maintain key emergency routes.
Pedestrian Safety Remains A Bigger Concern
Pedestrian crashes continue to be a serious problem across California. Data compiled by SafeTREC at UC Berkeley shows the state recorded roughly 1,100 pedestrian fatalities in 2023, with a large share of those collisions happening at night. SafeTREC notes that the trend has pushed more local agencies to pursue safety projects and increase enforcement…