Dylan Yoacham of Amador High School Dies in Highway 49 Hit-and-Run Crash [Sutter Creek, CA]

Sutter Creek, CA (May 19, 2022) – On Tuesday, Dylan Yoacham, 15, a sophomore at Amador High School, died in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 49.

It was about 8:35 p.m. when the fatal crash took place at the intersection with Valley View Way.

Officers say Yoacham and another were crossing the roadway when he was struck by Matthew Galea, 40, of Shingle Springs

Moreover, the authorities arrested Galea on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the hit-and-run.

Unfortunately, Yoacham lost his life in the accident.

Please call the Sutter Creek Police Department at (209) 267-5646 for further details on this fatal accident.

Meanwhile, here is the GoFundMe link to help with Yoacham’s funeral.

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With heavy hearts, Sweet Lawyers sends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Dylan Yoacham.

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