Overview

• A 76-year-old Fremont resident was struck and killed around 5:08 a.m. Tuesday while pushing a shopping cart across Paseo Padre Parkway near Capitol Avenue.
• Preliminary findings indicate a northbound vehicle hit both the pedestrian and the cart before a second, unidentified vehicle struck the victim.
• The driver of the initial vehicle left the scene but later returned and is cooperating with investigators, who reported no signs of drug or alcohol impairment.
• This incident is Fremont’s fifth fatal traffic collision of 2025, highlighting growing concerns about pedestrian safety on major roadways.
• Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the Fremont Police Traffic Unit at (510) 790-6760 or submit anonymous tips by texting 'Tip FremontPD' to 888-777.