Jose Castillo ID'd as Boy Killed in Concord Crash at Galindo Street and Clayton Road
Concord, California (March 1, 2022) – Authorities have identified the 16-year-old boy who died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Friday afternoon at an intersection in Concord as Jose Castillo of Concord.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at about 3:35 p.m. Friday, February 25, at the intersection of Galindo Street and Clayton Road.
Concord police officers who responded to the scene said the accident involved the boy, who they said was a pedestrian, a work truck, and other vehicles.
The boy died of his injuries at the scene.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District had earlier said that the teen was riding a bicycle when he was pinned between one of the vehicles and a tree.
Officers arrested one of the drivers, who now faces vehicular manslaughter charges.
Authorities ask anyone who may have information about the accident to contact Concord Police Officer Nanthasiri at (925) 603-5096.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help cover funeral expenses for Castillo.
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