Woman and 5-year-old girl killed in fiery accident

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LIVERMORE – A 24-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl were killed in a fiery accident in Livermore over the weekend, police said.

The crash was reported just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday on South Vasco Road near Naylor Avenue, Livermore police said in a news release Monday evening. When officers arrived, they found a black Hyundai engulfed in flames.

According to police, the woman died at the scene of the accident. The girl and a 25-year-old man were taken to a nearby hospital, where the woman died and the man was in critical condition.

According to police, the man and woman were in a relationship and were together with their child. All three are from Manteca.

The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau will release the identities of the woman and child once they are confirmed and their next of kin have been notified.

Investigations revealed that the Hyundai was traveling north on South Vasco Road north of Las Positas Road when it left the road, struck a tree and burst into flames, according to police.

According to police, it was initially unclear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.

Check back later for updates.

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