Teen fatally struck on bike in Concord identified as newcomer to US
– A teen who was struck and killed by several vehicles while riding his bicycle from his Concord school has been identified as a recent immigrant from El Salvador.
Jose Castillo, a student at Mount Diablo High School, was killed at the intersection of Clayton Street and Galindo Road.
Video showed multiple cars were involved in the crash, including a tree trimming truck.
It’s a difficult time,” said Principal Lorne Barbosa. “We’re still coming out of the pandemic and there’s already been a lot of loss for our students, for our families.”
A gofundme page was set up to raise money to return Castillo’s body to his family in El Salvador. A tearful video of Castillo’s mother mourning the loss of her son was posted on the page.
A memorial with candles and flowers stands near the area Castillo’s crumpled bike was found.
