An unhoused man believed to be 46 has died after a driver hit him while he was lying in a traffic lane in East Oakland, according to police. Officers found him in a westbound lane on the 7100 block of San Leandro Street yesterday, then had him rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities said his death remains under investigation.
As reported by The Mercury News, Oakland police said the driver stayed at the scene and spoke with traffic investigators. The victim’s name has not been released, and investigators are working to understand how he ended up in the roadway. Police are calling for anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
Investigation Underway
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