73-year-old pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash, Oakland police investigating

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

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Oakland Police Department

OAKLAND, Calif. – Police in Oakland are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened Monday afternoon. 

Police said the crash happened just after 12:45 p.m. on the 9500 block of International Boulevard. 

According to police, a 73-year-old man walking northbound at the crosswalk at International Blvd. and 95th Avenue, was struck by a light-colored vehicle that was headed eastbound. 

Police said the vehicle fled the scene. 

Oakland Fire Department and medical personnel responded to the scene. Officials said the pedestrian who was struck died at the scene. 

Police did not have a better description of the suspect’s vehicle. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time. 

Police said it is not yet known if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this crash. The collision is under investigation. 

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.