A hit-and-run incident occurred today on State Route 24 West near the Acalanes Road off-ramp in Lafayette, CA, involving two sport utility vehicles. At approximately 10:42 AM, a gray SUV collided with a tree, followed shortly by a silver Honda SUV also hitting the tree. Fortunately, the situation has been classified as having no injuries, although reports indicated that a passenger in the silver Honda sustained a head injury. Medical personnel confirmed that she was stable.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and a tow truck was requested to remove the vehicles, which were positioned off the embankment. Both the gray SUV and the silver Honda were towed without further complications.
While there were initial concerns about the possibility of an additional vehicle being involved, this has not been confirmed. Witnesses may have seen the incident, but no further details have been released regarding any other vehicles.
Traffic in the area was impacted during the response and cleanup, with lane closures expected as crews worked to clear the scene. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the area as they continue to monitor the situation.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential dangers of distracted or reckless driving.