Antioch, CA — The family of 55-year-old Patricia Redd, who was killed in a hit-and-run near Lone Tree Way and Canada Valley Road, is still searching for answers as the driver remains unidentified over one month later, according to KRON.
Antioch police report that, around 8:30 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, Redd was crossing Lone Tree Way in a marked crosswalk while carrying her dog, when a speeding vehicle struck her and fled the scene.
Emergency responders found her unconscious, and she was transported to a hospital. Despite receiving treatment, she succumbed to her injuries 11 days later.
Antioch police have identified the suspect vehicle as a white sedan but have not made an arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
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