Police Search for Truck Driver who Fled after Hitting and Killing Girl at Crow Canyon and Manter Roads

Castro Valley, California (February 25, 2020) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a Castro Valley pedestrian accident that killed a 12-year-old girl Monday afternoon.

CHP officials said they are looking for the driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash who fled the scene.

The incident occurred at about 3:25 p.m. at the intersection of Crow Canyon and Manter roads.

As per the report, the girl was walking with her sister when she was hit by a black Ford F-150.

The girl was rushed to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, where she was later pronounced dead.

The suspect driver was described as a 25- to 35-year-old white or Latino man. The pickup truck was last seen heading toward 580 Freeway.

Authorities closed Crow Canyon Road between Crow Canyon Place and Beacon Hill Drive as they investigated.

CHP asks anyone with information about the accident to contact the CHP Castro Valley field office at 911 or 510-582-9028.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.