Trinidad Cornelio Hit, Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver Near Leesburg Place and West Benjamin Holt Drive
STOCKTON, CA (December 16, 2019) — A 71-year-old woman perished Thursday night after a hit-and-run driver struck her on West Benjamin Holt Drive near Leesburg Place.
According to reports, the accident took place around 7:00 p.m. while Trinidad Cornelio made her way to Presentation Church for Mass.
That is when a driver of an unknown model, traveling eastbound on Benjamin Holt Drive, struck her. The driver of the vehicle failed to perform any type of help and took off with no regard.
At this time, authorities believe a pickup truck had been the type of vehicle involved in this deadly crash. In addition, officials found no signs of marked crosswalks in the area of where the accident occurred.
Police plan to look into any surveillance video near the crash site so they can identify the vehicle and driver involved. Anyone who holds information into this crash should contact officials.
During this moment of despair and heartache, our lawyers would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Trinidad Cornelio.
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