Man dies in Oakland hit-and-run traffic collision
OAKLAND — A pedestrian died early Friday near the city’s downtown after he was struck by a vehicle that kept going, authorities said.
The name of the 34-year-old man killed was not immediately released pending notification of his relatives.
The fatality happened about 12:33 a.m. Friday at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Police said the man was walking in a crosswalk eastbound on West Grand Avenue when he was struck by a dark colored vehicle that was going northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle kept going.
Authorities did not release detailed information about the suspect driver or the vehicle.
Police said it is not known if drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the driver. Anyone with information may call police at 510-777-8570 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
This is a developing report. Check back for updates.