East Oakland, CA (June 18, 2024)
A man was killed on Friday after being fatally struck by a vehicle. Reports say that he was walking in the westbound bus lane on International Boulevard and 102nd Avenue.
As he walked, he was suddenly struck by a 2011 BMW 535i. The collision was so powerful, the man was thrown into the eastbound lane. When authorities arrived after hearing reports of the terrible collision, they tragically found the pedestrian dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been released–the only thing we know is that he was an adult male.
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To make matters worse, the driver of the BMW fled the scene, and police are still searching for them. At the time of writing, no witnesses were able to tell what the driver looked like. It’s also unknown if drugs, alcohol, speeding, or distracted driving were involved.
Interestingly, the police did later find the BMW in question, though it’s unclear where. The driver was not with the vehicle, and officers are still hoping witnesses can call in to help find them.
The Accident News Now team extends our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and friends. We understand how difficult it is to deal with a tragedy such as this. If you or a loved one was affected, our team of legal experts is ready to help you right away. Give us a call any time, day or night.
