Highway 4 lanes reopen after major-injury crash

A major-injury crash shut down state Highway 4 in eastern Contra Costa County Thursday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The multiple-vehicle crash was reported shortly after 2:05 p.m. on eastbound Highway 4 in the area of Byron Highway.

A medical helicopter was called to transport a victim to a hospital, according to the CHP. More information on the victim’s injuries was not immediately available.

All lanes were reopened by 3:45 p.m., according to a 511 Metropolitan Transportation Commission update posted on Twitter.