Man Killed When Truck Hits Tree Off Las Positas Road

A man was killed shortly after 6 a.m. this morning when his truck slammed into a palm tree off Las Positas Road near Elings Park. The driver, traveling alone, was heading south on Las Positas when he veered off the right side of the road for unknown reasons.

Authorities closed the stretch of Las Positas between Cliff Drive and Portesuello Avenue as emergency crews responded. It appears one lane is now open to traffic.

The cause of the accident is under investigation. The name of the victim is being withheld until his family is notified.