The pedestrian who died after being hit by a car near downtown Pleasanton Sunday evening has been identified as 17-year-old Jorge Barraza, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
Barraza, of Pleasanton, died Sunday around 6:23 p.m. after he was hit by a car on First Street and Abbie Street.
Barraza was an Amador Valley junior who participated in the school's H-10 program, Amador Valley principal Tom Drescher said in an email to staff.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jorge's family during this incredibly difficult time," he wrote.
A GoFundMe account has been made for Jorge's family to assist with funeral costs.
As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $20,000 in donations had been raised.
Pleasanton Police Sergeant Brandon Stocking, Watch Commander, said police and personnel from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department attempted life-saving measures but Barraza died at the scene from major injuries.
Stocking said the driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No other parties were injured.
The driver has not been identified by police.
The investigation is ongoing, Stocking said, who also asked that anyone with information regarding the accident to call the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.
Sgt. Joe Leonardo said officers are investigating the cause of the crash and should have a full public update later this week.