86-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Accident near Treat Boulevard, Suspect Arrested

CONCORD, CA (December 4, 2023) - Thomas O'Connell lost his life in a fatal hit-and-run incident on Oak Grove Boulevard on Thursday evening. At approximately 6:49 p.m., authorities arrived at the intersection of Oak Grove and Treat Boulevard in response to the crash.

Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a second crash had occurred at the nearby intersection of Oak Grove and Ryan Road. Shortly after, a passenger involved in the second crash succumbed to his injuries at John Muir Hospital.

The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as 86-year-old Thomas O'Connell from Concord. In connection with the incident, law enforcement arrested the suspect, 19-year-old Lopez-Avelino of Concord, on multiple charges, including DUI and felony hit-and-run.

For anyone with additional information related to this fatal hit-and-run, the Concord Police Department can be reached at (925) 671-5065. Further details will be provided as they become available.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Thomas O'Connell. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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