Witnesses sought in Walnut Creek hit-and-run that injured juvenile on bicycle
Piedmont Cybertruck crash driver was driving at 'high rate of speed,' under the influence, said CHP
Walnut Creek PD said the incident happened at 7:50 a.m. when the victim was riding eastbound in the area of Geary Road and Buena Vista Avenue.
Police said the suspected vehicle made a right turn onto Buena Vista Avenue, hitting the victim in the bike lane and knocking him to the ground.
Police said the car did not stop and was last seen heading southbound on Buena Vista Avenue. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Police said the victim is a white boy with blonde hair who was wearing a gray helmet, light gray sweatshirt, black pants, and riding a brown colored bicycle. There was no description provided for the wanted vehicle or its driver.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844 or reach out anonymously by calling the tip line at 925-943-5865.
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