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Published on January 06, 2025
Dublin Community Mourns Teen Driver following Fatal Tree Collision on Del Valle RoadSource: Google Street View

A tragic high-speed crash claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in Dublin. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred when a BMW 535i hit a tree on Del Valle Road, just south of Mendenhall Road. The incident took place at approximately 5:32 pm last Saturday.

Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the crash. The youth, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed before the collision. The force of the impact caused significant damage to the vehicle and proved fatal to the driver. The CHP Dublin Area posted on social media, requesting public help to shed light on the circumstances that led to the crash. "We are looking for any witnesses that may have seen this crash," they wrote in the post.

The CHP has asked for the community's help as part of their ongoing investigation. Public members with any information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact the Dublin CHP office at 925-828-0466.