Contra Costa County, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, February 6, 2026, a fatal traffic collision involving a multi-vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on westbound State Route 4 at the San Marco Boulevard off-ramp, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 2:31 PM and initially involved multiple vehicles, including a white sedan, a garbage truck, and a white van, before investigators determined a pedestrian had been struck by a big rig. Emergency crews from the Contra Costa Fire Department responded and found lanes blocked as responders worked the scene.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was notified to request a coroner response. Multiple lanes were closed for several hours while CHP conducted an investigation and Caltrans assisted with traffic control. All lanes were reopened shortly after 4:30 PM.
The identity of the pedestrian has not yet been released, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, which includes being vigilant for those travelling by foot and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, filing a Wrongful Death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
