A late-night tragedy struck Fremont Blvd. last week, claiming the life of an unidentified pedestrian in a collision that Fremont Police believe was fueled by alcohol. The incident, occurring around 11:30 p.m. on May 3, marks Fremont's first fatal traffic catastrophe of the year.
Emergency responders rushed to the 45000 block of Fremont Blvd. after a 9-1-1 call was made, where officers found the pedestrian with severe injuries. Despite the police administering CPR and an AED, the victim passed away at the scene just after the Fremont Fire Department and medical personnel arrived, taking over the emergency procedures.
The driver, identified as 58-year-old Hung Vuu of Sunnyvale, was involved in a subsequent accident with a traffic signal pole. Transported to the hospital with minor injuries sustained during the second collision, Vuu was arrested following investigations. Fremont Police Department, in a press release, stated that "Alcohol impairment is believed to be a factor in this collision," which remains under active investigation.
Press Release: May 3, 2024, Fatal Traffic Collision
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) May 7, 2024
On May 3, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Fremont Police Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call regarding a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on the 45000 block of Fremont Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and located a… pic.twitter.com/JQsBnmpPg6
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office is expected to deliver a report on the exact cause of death. Vuu now faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, causing injury. As investigators piece together the night's tragic events, Fremont PD urges anyone with pertinent information to come forward.
