10-Year-Old Leonardo Cellura Killed in Bicycle-Vehicle Crash on Merriewood Drive [Lafayette, CA]

Leonardo Cellura Dies in Lafayette Bicycle Accident

 
LAFAYETTE, CA (July 30, 2020) – An Amazon delivery vehicle struck and killed a 10-year-old child riding a bicycle along Merriewood Drive near Rohrer Drive Tuesday afternoon.
 
According to reports, the deadly incident happened in the 500 block of Merriewood Drive.
 
Authorities responded just minutes after the 1:00 p.m. accident to find the seriously injured 10-year-old, described as a Lafayette resident.
 
Paramedics arrived minutes later and transported him to a nearby hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he passed away. The coroner’s office has identified the victim as Leonardo Cellura.
 
At this time, it is unclear how the crash occurred; however, during the investigation, detectives took blood samples from the Amazon vehicle driver and have yet to determine whether speed or impairment played a role.
 
Anyone with information regarding this accident should call the Lafayette Police at (925) 283-3680 or (925) 299-3234.

To the bereaved family and friends of Leonardo Cellura, we hope you find comfort and strength during this heavy time. Our condolences are with you.

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