Moraga Blvd in Lafayette in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ashley Dias
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2026
1. Ashley Dias Marker
Ashley Dias
May 29, 1976-September 8, 2021
In memory of courageous crossing guard Ashley Dias who was struck and killed by a vehicle on September 8, 2021 while protecting children in the crosswalk at Stanley Middle School.
Let this plaque be a solemn reminder to drivers to
"Please Slow Down" and let our children and community be safe.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 2021.
Location. 37° 53.503′ N, 122° 7.084′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, California, in Contra Costa County. It is in Moraga Blvd. It is at the intersection of Golden Gate Way and Mt. Diablo Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Golden Gate Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3521 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette CA 94549, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Geils Building (a few steps from this marker); Way Side Inn (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Store (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to the Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette Grammar School (about 700 feet away); Elam and Margaret Brown Home-Site (about 700 feet away); Deodar Cedars (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Also see . . .
1. Ashley Dias' legacy lives on (Lamorinda Weekly, Sept. 14, 2022). (Submitted on October 12, 2026.)
2. Calif. Volunteer Crossing Guard Killed… (People, Sept. 9, 2021). Full title: Calif. Volunteer Crossing Guard Killed as He Saves Student from Oncoming SUV: 'He Died a Hero'. Excerpt:
A volunteer crossing guard is being hailed as a hero after he died saving a student from an oncoming car.(Submitted on October 12, 2026.)
Ashley Dias, 45, was helping directStanley Middle School students after school let out around 3 p.m. in Lafayette, California, on Tuesday when there was an accident involving an SUV.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 20262. Ashley Dias Marker - wide view
Ashley and a student were hit, ABC 7 reported. The student, whose identity and age have not been identified, suffered minor injuries, but Ashley was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
