CONCORD — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on State Route 242 in Concord early Sunday morning, the California High Patrol said in a news release.
CHP officers responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash on State Route 242 southbound, south of Clayton Road around 5 a.m.
A burgundy Tesla Model 3 traveling in the fast lane struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Tesla, who remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, was not injured.
The crash is currently under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information is urged to contact the CHP’s Contra Costa area office at (925) 646-4980 or email 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov.
