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DATE. August 12, 1986 coilty
SUBJECT: SHERIFF RESPONSE TIME TO WEST PITTSBURG ACCIDENT
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer the attached letter from the
Ambrose Recreation and Park District expressing concerns over the
response time of the Sheriff ' s Department to an automobile accident in
West Pittsburg to the Sheriff and the County Administrator for
immediate analysis and response.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please see attached letter from the
Ambrose Recreation and Park District.
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County Administrator PHIL BCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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1985 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe B. Massey, President
Virginia Spears,Vice-President
William Adcock, Secretary/Treasurer
Dennis Metcalf
Jim Foster AUG 4 1986 .
ADMINISTRATOR
Edward Spencer, Jr.
July 31, 1986
Supervisor Tom Torlakson
Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors
45 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Dear Supervisor Torlakson:
On the night of July 30th we had a most unfortunate accident directly
in front of the Ambrose Community Center in West Pittsburg. Mrs. Hazel
Johnson, who had attended the bingo game at the Center, was struck by a
car and died as a result of injuries received in the accident.
I have had a number of residents express concerns over the response
time it took Deputies from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department to
arrive at the scene of the accident. According to one witness the following
is the approximate time sequence- of events:
Time of Accident--1C.35 PP 911 called to re report P.M.
Witness ran to Fire station for assistance--10:38 P.M.
Firemen with medical equipment arrived on scene--10:40 P.M.
Fire truck arrived--10:42 P.M.
lst ambulance arrived--10:45 P.M.
2nd ambulance arrived--10:50 P.M.
Highway Patrol arrived--10:50 P.M.
Deputy Sheriff arrived- 11:00 P
(as the victim was being loade into the ambulance)
The response time of the Deputy Sheriff seems to be far in excess of
what should be considered normal. The slow response caused civilian females
to try to slow and direct traffic to preclude another serious accident. It
was also pointed out that safety flares were not used to warn oncoming traffic.
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We feel this matter should be brought to your attention in order that
some corrective action can be taken to preclude such a situation. in the
future.
Also brought to my attention was the possibility of having "No Parking"
signs posted on the North Side of Willow Pass Road across from the Community
Center.. We would like to request that an Ordinance to this affect be adopted.
We believe we provide adequate, safe parking in our parking lot and there is
no reason for persons parking across the street and trying to cross without
the benefit of a crosswalk.
Sincerely,
Edward Sp ce Jr.
District Administra or