In May 2025, two fatal car accidents in Contra Costa County resulted in the deaths of two individuals within three days. The first, occurring on Highway 4 in Brentwood, involved a head-on collision that killed 47-year-old Lakisha Ruffin and another victim affected by the crash. The second accident took place on Interstate 80 in El Cerrito, claiming the life of 81-year-old Ragna Roksvag-Zanger when a Fiat and Mercedes collided. Authorities are seeking witnesses to help clarify the circumstances surrounding the crashes.
The tragic incidents highlight the severe consequences of road accidents as two separate crashes within three days claimed the lives of two individuals in Contra Costa County.
In the Brentwood head-on crash, a 47-year-old woman was killed, while in El Cerrito, an elderly San Francisco resident lost her life, illustrating the dangers of high-traffic areas.
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