Crime & Safety

POLICE LOG: Late-Night Car Accident Blocks Traffic

Activity for Tuesday, August 6 as reported by the Martinez Police Department.


A two-car crash between a Honda Civic and a Lexus tied up traffic Tuesday night in the area of Alhambra Avenue near Elderwood Drive.

There were no reported injuries, but smoke was coming out of one of the cars. Contra Costa County Fire was called to handle the situation. One driver was arrested.

For more details on police activity, see the attached file or check out the Martinez Police Department daily logs online.


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