A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred in Oakland when a 49-year-old man riding an electric scooter was fatally struck by a vehicle. The collision took place at the intersection of 18th Street and San Pablo Avenue around 11:24 a.m. The man was using a seated scooter in the pedestrian crosswalk when he was hit by a Mazda 6, which continued moving for several feet before the driver fled on foot. Police are investigating and seeking information on the driver as they determine if drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
A 49-year-old man riding an electric scooter was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland when struck by a Mazda 6, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Witnesses reported that the scooter rider was in the crosswalk when he was hit by the vehicle which continued moving, leaving the victim trapped beneath it.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident, with a focus on identifying the driver who failed to stop, while also examining potential drug or alcohol involvement.
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