Driver Dies As Vehicle Careens Into Livermore's Pet Food Express

LIVERMORE (CBS SF) -- A memorial of flowers grew Saturday afternoon outside the heavily-damaged Pet Food Express in Livermore as the investigation continued into a fatal crash that claimed the life of the driver.

Officials said the collision happened around 1:00 a.m. at the store located at where E. Stanley Blvd. becomes Railroad Ave.

As the driver traveled through the intersection, he left the roadway, struck a street light, and ultimately crashed into a Petfood Express on the corner.

Police said died at the scene. The cause of the crash and any associated factors were still under investigation.

On Saturday, some people came by the corner to place flowers and get a look at the aftermath.

"I couldn't believe it. I wasn't sure how it might have happened," Gurucharan Murdeshwa said. "I hope the soul rests in peace."

Many who came by shared their condolences for the victim's family.

"This is just very, very tragic," Bridget Emery said.

The coroner's office has not released the victim's identity pending notification of next of kin.