The Bay Area News Group is reporting the tragic death of KGB Kiteboarding proprietor Royce V. Vaughn who was deliberately struck and killed by a vehicle in West Oakland. Vaughn operated KGB out of the Emeryville Marina and was well respected in the Kiteboarding Community. Authorities are looking for a 2013 white Toyota FJ Cruiser. Crimestoppers is offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the driver.
West Oakland vehicle death called homicide
By Harry Harris and David DeBolt
OAKLAND – A man died late Friday after he was apparently deliberately hit by a vehicle in West Oakland and police are investigating the death as a homicide, authorities said Saturday.
The victim was identified by police as Royce V. Vaughn, 47, of Oakland.
Vaughn, who ran a kiteboarding business in Emeryville, was found unconscious about 11:10 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of 28th Street between San Pablo Avenue and West Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have evidence he was deliberately struck by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene.
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Feature Image: Vaughn’s profile on Yelp
Action Image: Vaughn’s Facebook profile
So tragic. RIP.
Rest in peace Royce, you have great energy.
Rest in peace Royce .. May God have you in his glory now
Rest in peace my best friend!! You will be missed!!
R.I.P. Royce!! It was a pleasure to meet You and be a part of Your last season.. 🙁 [*]
RIP brother. Well catch waves on the other side.
We miss you Royce….you were a man of great character and will never be forgotten.