One killed, two injured in crash on Highway 4

MARTINEZ, Calif. -- One person was killed and at least two others were injured in a crash on state Highway 4 in Martinez tonight, according to California Highway Patrol and county fire officials.

The crash was reported at 8:34 p.m. on westbound Highway 4 near the Alhambra Avenue off-ramp.
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At least three vehicles were involved and one person was killed.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District officials said one other person suffered moderate injuries and a third suffered minor injuries in the crash.

All lanes of the highway are blocked as of 9 p.m. and there was no estimate for when they will be reopened, Ogilvie said.

The CHP is diverting westbound traffic off the highway at Alhambra Avenue.