PLEASANT HILL — A 21-year-old Pleasant Hill man was killed when his car struck a tree Sunday evening, police said.

Police were called to Taylor Boulevard near Apollo Way about 6:40 p.m. after getting a report of a vehicle crashing into a tree. When officers arrived, they found Zachary Gibbons severely injured and trapped inside, police said.

Firefighters extricated Gibbons and an ambulance took him to the hospital, where he died overnight. Police said Gibbons was the sole occupant of his vehicle and that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

An investigation into what caused the crash is under way. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information can contact traffic investigators at 925-288-4617.

Robert Salonga covers public safety. Reach him at 925-943-8013. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga


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