Vallejo, CA – On the morning of Thursday, May 8, 2025, a single-vehicle collision resulted in a fatality after the vehicle partially submerged in water, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 10:35 AM at the intersection of State Route 37 and Sears Point Road.
Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had gone off the roadway and ended up partially submerged in water near the intersection. Emergency crews, including firefighters and Coast Guard responders, were dispatched to the scene. The vehicle was found nearly fully submerged, requiring specialized equipment, including a 100-foot cable, to recover it.
Despite emergency efforts, at least one individual inside the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
