San Ramon Teen Killed After Running Onto I680 Wednesday
A 17-year-old San Ramon boy was struck and killed after apparently walking into traffic on southbound Interstate 680 south of Crow Canyon Road early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The victim was subsequently identified by family members as Samuel Grumet — an accomplished high school athlete who aspired to a future in the Navy.
The fatality was reported just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after CHP officers were dispatched to the area in answer to reports of a pedestrian on the freeway.
Officers found Grumet down in the No. 3 lane and a Subaru Crosstrek stopped nearby. First responders reported hearing someone else on the freeway calling Grumet’s name.
Investigators determined that the Crosstrek was traveling at approximately 60 to 65 mph when someone accessed the freeway from the right shoulder and appeared in the SUV’s lane.
The driver — an unidentified 63-year-old Richmond woman — told police she braked but could not stop in time.
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Breaks our hearts to hear this.
RIP
Oh my, this brings on tears. My daughter is 17 years old in the same city. Too young to die. My condolences to the family and friends.
Absolutely horrific. Condolences to his friends and family
Very sad, RIP young man.
Prayers to the poor women he crossed in front of
That poor driver also… I can’t imagine.