Pedestrian dead after trying to cross Interstate 880 in Oakland

"OAKLAND A pedestrian trying to cross an East Bay freeway died early Monday after being hit by a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision happened about 5:40 a.m. on southbound Interstate 880 at the S. 16th Avenue off-ramp just north of the Embarcadero. Authorities did not identify the pedestrian immediately, pending the investigation and notification of relatives. Initial reports confirmed by the CHP said the pedestrian tried to"

"CHP said the pedestrian tried to cross the freeway from the right-hand side while trying to get to the center divide area. That person wound up down in the far left lane. The CHP issued a Sig Alert for severe traffic at 6:15 a.m. and advised motorists to use Interstate 580 as an alternative. No other information was available immediately. Please check back for updates."

Early Monday at about 5:40 a.m., a pedestrian attempting to cross southbound Interstate 880 at the S. 16th Avenue off-ramp in Oakland was struck by a vehicle and died. The pedestrian tried to cross from the right-hand side toward the center divide but ended up down in the far left lane. Authorities have not identified the pedestrian pending investigation and notification of relatives. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert for severe traffic at 6:15 a.m. and advised motorists to use Interstate 580 as an alternative. No other information was available immediately.

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