WALNUT CREEK — A Harmony lady was arrested on suspicion of DUI after police say she hit two pedestrians early Saturday, killing one and injuring the opposite.
The collision was reported at about 1:50 a.m. after a Walnut Creek police officer heard a crash close to North Fundamental and Pine streets, in accordance with police.
Responding officers reported that the motive force of a pickup truck hit two pedestrians earlier than crashing right into a cement pillar, police stated, including that the victims have been strolling on the east sidewalk of North Fundamental Avenue after they have been hit.
One of many folks hit died on the scene, police stated. The opposite sufferer was taken to a neighborhood hospital with what have been described as main accidents.
The identify of the one that died was not instantly launched pending formal identification and notification of subsequent of kin by the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Workplace.
After the crash, police stated they arrested 28-year-old Briana Day on suspicion of driving underneath the affect inflicting harm, and gross vehicular manslaughter whereas intoxicated. Jail information present Day was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility and was being held in lieu of $400,000 bail.
Further particulars weren't instantly obtainable.
Anybody with details about Saturday’s collision can contact Walnut Creek police at 925-935-6400.