Today, Pittsburg Police investigators arrested 34-year-old Roberto Sainez from Pittsburg for the hit-and-run collision that killed a teenage girl. Sainez’ fiancé, 30-year-old Vanessa Landeros, was also arrested.
Sainez was booked on the following charges:
- PC 192(c) – Vehicular Manslaughter
- PC 135 – Destroying or Concealing Evidence
- CVC 20001 Felony Hit & Run
- CVC 20003 Hit & Run resulting in a death
- CVC 14601.2 – Suspended License for DUI
- CVC 14601.4 – Driving on a suspended or revoked license and causing bodily injury
- CVC 14601.5 – Driving on a Suspended License due to DUI
Landeros was booked on the following charges:
- PC 32 – Accessory after the fact
- PC 135 – Destroying or Concealing Evidence
The two were arrested in the 3000 block of Gladstone Drive in Pittsburg where investigators were serving a search warrant.
On March 7th, Pittsburg police officers responded to Stoneman Avenue and Briarcliff Drive where a 17-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle, which then fled the area. From the onset, this case was handled with an all-hands-on deck approach and investigators worked diligently, following all investigative leads that led to these arrests. This included reviewing of countless hours of video surveillance, which aided in the identification of the suspect vehicle and ultimately the suspects. Investigators served several search warrants in this case to include two Pittsburg residences, a Pittsburg business, and a property in Sonoma County which also led to the recovery of the vehicle involved in the collision.
We are extremely proud of the swift and hard work our detectives, fatal traffic investigators and evidence technician put into this case to provide the family closure and justice. Please understand that there are times, particularly in sensitive cases, where we cannot issue information prematurely to protect the integrity of the investigation.
We would like to thank our community for their cooperation in this investigation. In the coming days, investigators will be presenting this case to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office for the filing of formal charges. This is still an active investigation. Anyone who has additional information related to this case should contact Detective Gutierrez at 925-252-4095 or Detective Elmore at 925-252-4875.
Pittsburg Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash
On Wednesday, the Pittsburg Police Department investigators say they are working diligently to find the driver who hit a teenager with their vehicle.
Last Tuesday (March 7) night, just before 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Stoneman Avenue and Briarcliff Drive for a report of an injured person in the roadway. They arrived and found a 17-year-old teenager lying in the street, suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
The involved vehicle left the area and was not seen by the person who called 911.
Officers immediately began providing medical aid, and the teenager was transported by medical staff to an area hospital where she died from her injuries.
The fatal collision investigation team responded to the scene and determined that the teenager was walking northbound across Stoneman Avenue from Briarcliff Drive and was headed to Golden Gate School.
As she crossed into the westbound lanes of traffic for Stoneman Avenue, the vehicle struck her. The teenager was walking within the fully marked crosswalk in the intersection, providing her the right of way to cross the street.
The driver left the scene, headed westbound on Stoneman Avenue and is wanted for felony hit and run. Investigators are working to identify the vehicle and driver who is responsible. Pittsburg PD asks anyone with information about this tragic collision to please contact the PPD Tip-Line, 925-252-4040.
UPDATE – GoFundMe Launched
Melody’s Dance Studio and 4 others are organizing this fundraiser.
It is with heavy hearts that we share that one of our beloved dancers was involved in a tragic accident this past Tuesday evening. As we have taught & loved Brooke these wonderful past 12 years we all have become more than just a dance studio we have become a dance family. This terrible accident has left us devastated and heartbroken.
We would be so grateful for your support in raising funds to help ease the financial burden for Brooke’s family so that they can focus on grieving her loss. Anything you are able to donate is a blessing, and we know the family will appreciate your help so much!
Melody’s Dance Studio
DanceforBrooke
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