Tragedy struck Fremont streets once again, as a 76-year-old resident met a fatal end on Tuesday. The Fremont Police Department reported an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Paseo Padre Parkway. At approximately 5:08 AM, authorities were called to the scene near the intersection of Capitol Avenue. The victim, pushing a shopping cart across the parkway, sustained injuries that led to their death, as per the Fremont Police Department.
Press Release: Fatal Traffic Collision on August 12, 2025
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) August 14, 2025
On August 12, 2025, at approximately 5:08 a.m., Fremont Police Department Officers responded to the area of Paseo Padre Parkway and Capitol Avenue to investigate a major injury collision. Fremont PD learned from a 911… pic.twitter.com/1EKzfYPnkq
Following the initial collision, which involved a hit-and-run incident, the driver suspected to be involved returned shortly thereafter. According to the Fremont Police Department's social media post, the driver is cooperating with authorities after returning to the scene. Found near the raised center median at the time of the collision, it appears the victim was also struck by a second vehicle, which remains unknown. Amid the burgeoning light of dawn, the parkway became an unintended terminal, bereft of the forbearance of chance or destiny. Local officials have confirmed the identity of the deceased, though their name has yet to be publicly disclosed pending family notification.
The inquest into the events leading up to the collision is underway, with the Traffic Investigations Unit of the Fremont Police taking the reins. While they have asserted that impairment from drugs or alcohol is not believed to be a factor, the exact cause remains under investigation.
