56-Year-Old Driver Killed in Semi-Truck Collision near Hillcrest Avenue

ANTIOCH, CA (September 16, 2021) – Friday afternoon, 56-year-old Eqbal Khan was killed in a four-vehicle crash on Highway 4.

The collision happened just before 1:40 p.m., on the westbound lanes of the highway. Officers arrived near Hillcrest Avenue shortly after.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Khan was driving a westbound Chevrolet Tahoe on the highway when he collided with a white Infiniti G37.

As a result of the impact, Khan lost control of the Chevy and slammed into a guardrail. There, the Chevy was also hit by a semi-truck and a Toyota Corolla.

As per the CHP, drugs and alcohol were not considered to be factors in the accident.

Meanwhile, the crash is still under investigation.


Sincere condolences to Eqbal Khan’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.


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