Watch CBS News

Two Teens Fatally Struck By DUI Suspect In Knightsen

KNIGHTSEN (CBS SF) -- Two teens were killed Saturday night after they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while walking along a road in Knightsen, authorities said.

The California Highway Patrol said officers responded to reports of a vehicle collision involving pedestrians at 8321 Byron Highway in east Contra Costa County at about 11:14 p.m.

Makeshift Memorial in Knightsen Following Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash
Makeshift memorial in Knightsen following deadly hit-and-run crash. (CBS)

CHP Officer Brandon Correia said an 18-year-old Pittsburg woman and 16-year-old Oakley boy were at a large gathering and were walking along the road when they were hit by a 2002 Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru's driver, an 18-year-old Knightsen man, was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter.

The victims' names were being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.