Serious Injury Traffic Collision on Oak Grove Road
WCPD Case Number: 15-41228
Date / Time Occurred: 11/20/15 at 0835 hours
Location: Southbound Oak Grove Road between Filbert and Walnut Avenue in Walnut Creek
Press Release Prepared By: Lt. Lanny Edwards
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NARRATIVE:
On 11/20/15 at 0835 hours, WCPD Dispatch began receiving 911 calls regarding a vehicle striking two pedestrians on southbound Oak Grove Road between Filbert Drive and Walnut Avenue.
Two female pedestrians, both Walnut Creek residents in their 60’s, were transported to John Muir Hospital where they are both listed in critical condition.
The driver (a female in her 20’s residing in Walnut Creek) was not injured. She is cooperating with investigators and at this time, there are no obvious indications of criminal behavior. (EX: DUI, texting while driving, speed, etc).
The investigation continues, but preliminary indications are that the pedestrians were in the crosswalk and not seen by the driver.
The southbound lane of Oak Grove Road between Filbert and Walnut Avenue is closed while the Central County Major Accident Investigations Team (MAIT) investigates. The road is expected to reopen between 1400-1500 hours today.
The location is near Northgate High School but none of the involved parties have any association with the school.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the WCPD at 925-943-5844.
Address/Location
Walnut Creek Police Department
1666 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 925-943-5844