Antioch: Two youths killed in hit-and-run collision Friday night
The driver of the other vehicle involved fled on foot, according to authorities with the Antioch police investigations bureau.
ANTIOCH — Two young boys from Antioch — one aged 12, one 13 — are dead after a hit-and-run collision late Friday night, authorities said.
Antioch police said the fatal, two-vehicle crash happened about 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of W. 6th Street and G Street. The 12- and 13-year-old youths, who were traveling in a blue sedan before the collision, were transported to a hospital where they were later pronounced dead. It is has not been reported who was driving the vehicle.
The driver of the other vehicle, described in some reports as a black SUV, fled the scene, according to authorities with the investigations bureau. It has not been reported who was driving
The names of the two minors were not immediately released, pending notification of their relatives.
Speed and reckless driving appeared to be factors in the incident, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lieutenant Rick Martin at 925-779-6972 or the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441.