Overview

• A driver struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk at Fruitvale Avenue and East 27th Street around 8:45 a.m. Sunday and then fled the scene.
• Oakland Police located the vehicle shortly after and arrested the driver on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
• The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where they died from their injuries and police believe alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
• This incident is the latest in a series of deadly pedestrian collisions on the city’s high-injury network, including a fatal crash last week at 82nd Avenue and Bancroft Avenue.
• Traffic Violence Rapid Response and local residents are urging the Oakland Department of Transportation to speed up safety measures such as median hardening and concrete islands despite budget constraints.