PALO ALTO — A man suffered fatal injuries in a crash Sunday night in Palo Alto, police said.
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The solo-vehicle incident happened about 11:50 p.m. on Oregon Expressway at the Alma Street underpass, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. Officers arrived to find the driver — identified only as a man in his 50s — unconscious in a sedan.
The man died at the scene, police said. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release his identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the sedan was traveling westbound on the expressway when it crashed into the walls of the underpass, according to police.
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It remained unknown Monday whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident, police said.
The roadway was closed for about six hours after the crash, according to police.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact the city’s 24-hour dispatch center at 650-329-2413; those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text 650-383-8984 or email [email protected].
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