Clayton Man Dies In I-80 Rollover Crash: CHP

SOLANO COUNTY, CA — A Contra Costa County man died this week in a solo-vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 80 near Dixon, the California Highway Patrol said.

The fatal crash happened at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-80 just west of Pedrick Road when a 28-year-old Clayton man allowed his Toyota 4Runner SUV to leave the freeway and travel into the center median.

The 4Runner collided with the guardrail just west of Pedrick Road, then traveled across all eastbound lanes and onto the dirt shoulder where it rolled several times, CHP Officer David Harvey said.

“The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene,” Harvey said.

The identity of the man was pending notification of his next of kin by the Solano County Coroner’s Office.

CHP said the man’s small dog survived the crash and was found at the scene.

“The dog did not appear to have any injuries and was released to Solano Animal Services,” Harvey said.

The CHP was continuing its investigation of the crash; anyone with pertinent information may call the CHP’s non- emergency line at 800-TELL-CHP (800-835-5247) or the CHP Solano Area Office at 707-428-2100.

“Relate that you have information for Officer Blencowe who is handling this investigation,” Harvey said. “Any information obtained regarding this collision will be greatly appreciated.”