(KRON) — The chief of a Vallejo nonprofit was struck in a hit-and-run crash in December, a GoFundMe arrange for the sufferer stated.
Mel Jones, who’s the commissioner of the Boys & Ladies Empowerment Group, was hit by a automobile on the night time of Dec. 20 at Sandpiper Court docket and Volcano Drive. His wheelchair was destroyed, and neighborhood members are elevating cash to purchase him a substitute.
The Vallejo Police Division stated there have been no accidents within the crash, however the GoFundMe stated Jones suffered a damaged foot.
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“Commissioner Jones has been a dedicated volunteer with the Boys and Girls Empowerment Group and a diligent member of the community food program, helping feed the community every Thursday and Saturday. His commitment to service has touched so many lives, and his efforts have made a lasting impact,” the GoFundMe stated.
No arrests have been made in reference to the crash, police confirmed.
The crash has inventive “significant challenges” for Jones, per the GoFundMe. The cash will go in the direction of changing the wheelchair and protecting his medical bills.
The Boys & Ladies Empowerment Group is a neighborhood heart that gives actions and assets for low-income households.
