(KRON) — A pedestrian who was inside a crosswalk in East Oakland was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday morning, according to the Oakland Police Department. The suspected driver was later arrested after fleeing the scene.
Police responded around 8:45 a.m. to Fruitvale Avenue and East 27th Street on the report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries, OPD said.
The victim’s identity has not been released as of Monday morning.
Prior to the officers’ arrival, the driver fled the scene in their vehicle, according to police. Authorities said they found the involved vehicle and arrested the suspect a short time later.
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