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Child Dies After Collision With Delivery Truck In Lafayette Tuesday

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A 10-year-old boy died after he collided with a delivery vehicle while riding his bicycle on Merriewood Drive in Lafayette Tuesday.

The victim was identified as Leonardo Cellura of Lafayette.

Investigators said the vehicle involved in the collision with Cellura, who was on a bicycle, was an Amazon delivery truck. The driver is cooperating with Lafayette police and has been interviewed. A blood draw was taken at the time.

Neighbors reported that the child was down after an apparent collision with the van near Burton Valley Elementary at about 12:48 p.m. He was rushed to a local hospital with significant injuries and later declared deceased.

The Lafayette Police Department is asking anyone with information on the collision to contact detectives at (925) 283-3680 or (925) 299-3234 or email Sergeant Rossberg at tross@so.cccounty.us. Tips could also be emailed to the Lafayette Police Department at: 94549TIP@gmail.com.

27 COMMENTS

  1. Just horrific and beyond unfair for all concerned. I pray to any god that’s listening that the little puppy didn’t suffer.

    Every parent’s worst nightmare.

  2. Please – if anyone knows this family, please let us know how (if any) we can support them right now. My heart aches for all involved. My wish is that the community can rally together in support right now…

  3. Through tragedy, this family has been robbed of the greatest gift possible. My heart aches. I am so very sorry for their unbearable pain and incredible, unimaginable loss.

  4. Why wasn’t he air lifted? Also wondering why they didn’t take him to Oakland Children’s Hospital? Maybe John Muir is more equipped??

  5. I can’t believe you’re gone. It feels like it was just yesterday I was at your apartment downstairs and we were gonna go get ice cream. My parents didn’t tell me until a few months ago. I miss you so much. Fly High ♥️🕊

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