A male pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Oakland.
As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run crash took place just after 10 p.m. along Bancroft Avenue near 61st Avenue. The preliminary reports showed that a vehicle hit the pedestrian and fled the scene. On arrival, first responders found a pedestrian lying in the roadway in the westbound lane of traffic on Bancroft.
A silver or white pickup was seen heading westbound immediately after the incident. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. The victim, a man in his 60s, was not immediately identified. It is unknown if alcohol and drugs contributed to the collision. No other details are available.
The incident remains under active review.
July 19, 2022
Source: CBS News