MARTINEZ — A driver died Tuesday afternoon after the vehicle being operated smashed into a retaining wall, police said.

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Authorities did not identify the driver immediately, pending notification of relatives. Medics pronounced the person dead at the scene.

Corp. Derrick King in a statement said the crash happened about 2:18 p.m. near the 100 block of Fig Tree Lane. Medics rushed to the scene and worked to save the person for several minutes.

Investigators have not determined what caused the crash. They were uncertain whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

King said investigators would be helped by witnesses and encouraged anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the moments leading up to it to contact him at dking@cityofmartinez.org or 925-494-5789.

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