Turkey Trot honors three people killed in fiery Cybertruck crash in Bay Area

This story first appeared on KGO in the Bay Area.

This Thanksgiving morning, community members in Piedmont gathered to remember three people who died in a car accident.

Because of this crash, the Turkey Trot took on new meaning this year. The route was changed so people could honor the victims.

Piedmont Mayor Jen Cavenaugh said: “I would like to ask you to observe a moment of silence for the families still recovering, for the grieving families who have lost their loved ones, for all those affected by this serious tragedy. “

Many hugged, cried and held each other at the Piedmont Turkey Trot as they observed a moment of silence for the three young people who died in a fiery accident early Wednesday morning. Another person was critically injured.

Mayor Cavenaugh told the crowd, “I know we will get through this as a community, and I know that the only thing we can do when we feel hopeless is to help others.”

The 23rd annual walk and run became a way to grieve together and comfort one another.

The route was changed to pass the accident site so runners and runners in the 5K could lay flowers and pay their respects – 1,500 flowers were donated.

Cairo Osman and Nathaniel Shrewsberry were teammates of two of the victims at Piedmont High and themselves accepted flowers in their honor.

Osman said: “It’s nice to see the strength of community and how much we can come together and show our love to the families and everyone who is struggling right now.”

Shrewsberry added: “The community really loved her. They have brought a lot of energy and a lot of spirit to the community and I think it is only fitting that people show their respect.”

According to police, a Tesla Cybertruck with four people inside jumped the curb, crashed into a concrete wall and became trapped between the wall and a tree before bursting into flames around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.

After the solo accident, a driver in a second car traveling behind the truck pulled a person from the burning truck – an action that the Piedmont Fire Chief said may have saved a life.

The Piedmont Police Chief says speed was likely a factor in the crash and the investigation is ongoing.

At least 2,400 participants took part in this Turkey Trot. The close-knit community took time before Thanksgiving dinner to honor those who died.