Pleasant Hill authorities are continuing to investigate the tragic death of 41‑year‑old Timarie Orso, who was struck and killed in a hit‑and‑run collision during the early morning hours of March 8, 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. at the intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Taylor Boulevard, a major junction in the East Bay known for steady overnight traffic. Police and emergency responders arrived quickly after receiving reports of a bicyclist down in the roadway.
When officers reached the scene, they found Orso unresponsive and suffering from severe injuries consistent with a high‑impact collision. Despite immediate efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver who struck her had already fled, leaving behind no attempt to render aid. The intersection was temporarily closed as investigators documented the crash site and collected debris that could help identify the vehicle involved.
Later that day, investigators located the suspected vehicle abandoned and unoccupied in Concord, several miles from the crash site. The discovery provided a crucial break in the case, allowing officers to trace the vehicle back to its registered owner. The car showed damage consistent with the collision, and authorities impounded it for forensic examination.
Police soon identified 45‑year‑old Angelina Solis as the suspected driver. She was arrested on suspicion of felony hit‑and‑run and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, charges that reflect both the severity of the crash and the allegation that impairment played a role. Solis was taken into custody without incident, and investigators continue to review evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements, to determine the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.
The Pleasant Hill community has been deeply affected by Orso’s death. Friends, family, and neighbors gathered at the crash site days later, leaving flowers, candles, and messages in her memory. Many described her as a warm and beloved member of the community whose life was cut short by a preventable act of negligence.
As the investigation continues, Pleasant Hill Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. Detectives are working to reconstruct the moments before the crash and determine whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the fatal impact. The case remains open as authorities prepare formal charges and await toxicology results that may further clarify the circumstances surrounding Orso’s death.