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Pittsburg Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

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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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2 comments

MsKris March 15, 2023 - 12:52 pm
This is so very sad. These crosswalks need a button to press that will activate flashing lights on the crosswalk and each side of the street when someone is crossing and the streets need more lighting as well. Too many people flying around at excessive speeds that don’t look for pedestrians. LIGHT UP THE CROSSWALKS AND STREETS SO THEY CANT MISS PEDESTRIANS.
Sad March 15, 2023 - 1:21 pm
They have TWO marked crosswalks with lights. There are 4 schools in that area. This person just didn’t give a damn.

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