[05-25-2023] Alameda County, CA – One Person Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Downtown Oakland

One person was struck and killed by a vehicle near downtown Oakland Thursday evening, May 25, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred on eastbound I-980, at the 12th Street on-ramp, at about 10:52 p.m.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities did not immediately explain why they thought the person was on the roadway.

They were working to confirm the victim’s identity for public release after notifying their next of kin.

The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the officers.

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• Notify the appropriate authorities of the accident and request a copy of the official report.
• Keep detailed records of the involved vehicle, the accident scene, injuries, and property damage.
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• Gather potential witnesses’ names and contact information.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian collisions are more likely to result in severe injuries and fatalities. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable during collisions.

Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities in recent years. More pedestrian accidents occur on American roads, resulting in more injuries and fatalities.

According to the GHSA, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

According to statistics, over 88 people die every minute. In 2017, hospitals treated 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries. In addition, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2017.

According to a recent study, California has a higher pedestrian fatalities and injuries rate than other states. In California, there were 6,514 pedestrian fatalities and 55,000 injuries in 2020.