In August 2021, a tragic car crash involving Livermore High School students occurred near Del Valle Road in an unincorporated area of Livermore, California. A pickup truck carrying six students veered off the road and rolled down a steep embankment. One student, identified as 15-year-old Hunter Diemert, was killed in the crash, and five others were injured, with some passengers being ejected from the vehicle and requiring airlift to hospitals. One of the injured students, Sal Barbilinardo, was reported to be in critical condition. The crash deeply affected the Livermore High School community, prompting vigils, memorials, and crisis support mobilized by the school district. The California Highway Patrol investigated the crash, considering factors such as speed and seat belt use
. Livermore High School is a public high school founded in 1891, located in Livermore, California, known for its academic programs like the Green Engineering Academy and various athletics
. The 2021 crash was a significant and heartbreaking event in the school's recent history.
