Tragedy struck Antioch just before midnight on December 22, when two young boys, ages 12 and 13, were killed in a hit and run accident. According to a statement from the Antioch Police Department, the collision occurred at the intersection of W. 6th Street and G Street, across from the Antioch Unified School District Services Building, around 11:30 p.m. The victims, whose names have not been released pending family notification, were promptly rushed to local hospitals by AMR ambulance but later pronounced dead.
Witnesses on the scene described a chaotic aftermath as emergency responders descended upon the disaster. The culprit behind the wheel fled the scene on foot, leaving behind the vehicle, a silent witness to the night's horrors. The police believe that speed, and reckless driving played a part in this heart-wrenching incident. The Antioch community now mourns the untimely passing of its young, as investigators tirelessly work to uncover the identity of the suspect.
While the Antioch Police have not provided additional details, they urge anyone with information to come forward. Lieutenant Rick Martin of the Antioch Police Department can be reached at 925-779-6972. The department also makes available their non-emergency line at 925-778-2441 for tips that could aid their investigation. The community's assistance is crucial in these moments where every second counts, every detail, a potential gateway to justice.
In the wake of this double tragedy, a critical dialogue grips the streets of Antioch. The conversation turns to speed, recklessness, and the lives of the young – snuffed out prematurely. Calls for increased traffic safety measures and more stringent enforcement of driving laws resonate on empty streets. It's a dialogue punctuated by tears, framed by the glow of candlelight vigils, and driven by the hope that such misfortune will not visit another family. For updates on this developing story, the Antioch Police Department has directed the media to contact their Media Access Telephone Line at 925-779-6874.
