Man riding scooter in East Bay dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

HAYWARD — A 22-year-old Hayward man who was hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter earlier this month has died from his injuries, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened about 4:45 p.m. on May 8 near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Orchard Avenue. The man died two days later.

Authorities identified him as Sai Gollapalli.

It was the fourth fatal collision in Hayward this year.

The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and spoke with police. He is a 36-year-old Hayward resident. Police did not make an arrest and said they do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the wreck.

Gollapalli was unresponsive when police and medics arrived. An ambulance took him to a hospital, where he died.

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.