Last night in Hayward, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. The accident occurred near the intersection of Jackson Street and Santa Clara Street at approximately 9:54 p.m., as reported by the Hayward Police Department. Witnesses at the scene state that while the driver initially stayed after the crash, he ultimately decided to flee, leaving behind a license plate from the involved vehicle.
When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian in distress, a 68-year-old resident of Hayward, who was promptly transported to a local hospital by medical responders. Tragically, the individual could not overcome their injuries, passing away soon after arrival. As per the Hayward Police Department, the pedestrian's identity has been established but is withheld for the time being, pending notification of kin and protocols handled by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office.
The suspect, a 55-year-old Hayward local, was eventually located by authorities. Officers stopped him while driving the same small pickup truck involved in the incident, a short distance from the scene. During this encounter, he submitted a statement regarding the collision. Despite his involvement in the fatal event, the driver was released, with investigations to continue.
Police are exploring all avenues, including whether alcohol was an influencing factor in this tragic occurrence. The probe into the accident is active, with more details to be shared as they surface. In a call to the community, the department urges anyone with information on the collision to contact their Traffic Bureau at 510-293-7011. This incident, assigned case number 2024-67529, marks Hayward's eight fatal collision of the year.
