One Dead, One Injured in Pedestrian Crash near North Main Street

WALNUT CREEK, CA (August 8, 2022) – Saturday morning, police arrested Briana Day after a crash on Pine Street that killed Maricarmen Leon.

The incident happened around 2:00 a.m., near North Main Street on July 30th.

According to reports, Leon was standing on the sidewalk with her friends when a pickup-truck jumped up the curb and struck them before crashing into a cement pillar.

The impact of the collision left Leon and another man with major injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced 27-year-old Leon dead at the scene.

Paramedics also transported the other victim to a nearby hospital for further treatment. At this time, authorities are currently withholding the name of the injured victim.

Police later arrested the driver of the pickup truck, 28-year-old Day, of Concord on suspicion of DUI.

The family and friends of Leon made a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.

The team at Sweet James would like to extend their sympathies to the loved ones of Maricarmen Leon. May you find comfort and strength during this time.

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