Vehicle Fatally Strikes 10-Year-Old Leonardo Cellura in Merriewood Drive Crash [Lafayette, CA]

 

Leonardo Cellura Dies in Fatal Bicycle Accident on Merriewood Drive

 
Lafayette, CA (July 30, 2020)– On Tuesday afternoon, a delivery vehicle fatally struck 10-year-old Leonardo Cellura on Merriewood Drive.
 
Moreover, the tragic incident happened on July 28 on Merriewood Drive near the Lafayette Community Park at about 12:48 p.m.
 
Subsequently, officers responded to the scene and reported that a delivery vehicle and a bicycle were involved in the collision.
 
According to the report, a 10-year-old boy was riding a bicycle before the incident. When for unknown reasons, the driver of the delivery vehicle later hit him.
 
The boy was taken to the hospital; however, he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the delivery vehicle stayed on the scene where police investigated.
 
As the investigation remains on-going, police are asking anyone to call (925) 283-3680 if you have information regarding the incident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Leonardo Cellura. Our deepest thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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