Key Facts

Key Facts

• Incident Date & Location
  On the evening of August 20, 2024, around 7:20–7:30 p.m., 11-year-old Roxanne was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle. The crash occurred near her home in Harrison Township—at or near the intersections of Kuntz Street and North Canal Street theslocumfirm.comWPXIWTAE.

• Circumstances
  Initial reports stated she was riding her bike, but later clarifications confirmed she was on foot when the vehicle hit her WPXIWTAE. The driver remained at the scene, and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but sadly, Roxanne passed away at the scene theslocumfirm.comWTAE.

• Identity & Community Response
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner officially identified her as Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni WTAEPatch. Following the incident, a heartfelt memorial emerged at the crash site, and the community gathered in candlelight vigils to honor her memory WPXI+1. She was widely remembered for her “creativity, joyful spirit, and strong friendships”—attributes highlighted by her school, the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, where she had studied since age three WTAEWPXICBS News.

• Investigation & Legal Status
  Authorities confirmed that the Allegheny County police are investigating, and the case has been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review regarding potential charges WTAECBS News. As of the latest reports, no formal charges have been filed WTAECBS News. Although Roxanne’s mother mentioned concerns that the driver appeared intoxicated, this has not been confirmed by the police