Driver Killed In Fiery Crash On Major Thoroughfare Between Pleasanton, Livermore
PLEASANTON (CBS SF) -- A deadly crash closed all lanes of a major thoroughfare throught Pleasanton and Livermore Wednesday afternoon.
The crash happened on Stanley Boulevard near Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. Pleasanton Police reported the crash was in front of the Cemex concrete supply facility.
The California Highway Patrol said two vehicles were involved in a crash between Valley and Isabel Avenues. CHP Officer Derek Reed told Bay City News Service that the driver of a Honda sedan heading westbound made a U-turn into the path of a Jetta heading eastbound.
The Honda burst into flames on impact and the driver was trapped inside, Reed said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Jetta reportedly was able to walk away from the crash.
Stanley Boulevard is an alternate east-west route for many drivers looking to bypass Interstate 580 through the Tri-Valley area.
Near Livermore: ***SIGALERT ISSUED*** A fatal car fire is blocking Stanley Blvd near Isabel Avenue....The coroner is enroute.
— KCBS Radio - The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) February 17, 2016
Stanley Rd e/b at Valley Rd closed for collision investigation eta for open 2 hours.
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) February 17, 2016
All lanes of Stanely Boulevard in both directions were closed for a time following the crash. Westbound lanes reopened just before 3:00 p.m. and Reed said eastbound lanes were expected to be opened within the hour.